England and Wales 2007 floods Flashcards
how much rain fell between may 29th-July 29th in England and Wales
387mm( double the average of 186 mm)
how much rain fell in July
129mm in England and Wales
how many people were killed when the river Severn flooded in 2007
12
what were the financial costs of the flood
£6 million
what was the flow in the upper Severn at Shrewsbury
6x the normal level
when were mobile flood defences put in
2003
what levels did three rivers rise to in the mid-Severn
4.5 m above normal
how many times did flooding occur in Upton upon-Severn during 2007
6
what happened in the lower section of the river Severn in Tewkesbury
Homes were flooded, power supplies were damaged and water supplies were cut off. Unpredictable flash floods also occurred.
what locations were hit by the 2007 floods
South and East Yorkshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire
what was the overall total damage of the 2007 floods
£674 million to important national infrastructure and services
what was the total agricultural damage
£50 million
what was the number of commercial properties flooded
7,100-7,300
