Morpeth Flood

Question 1

Where is Morpeth?

Answer 1

Northumbria, north east england

Question 2

Which river runs through Morpeth?

Answer 2

River Wansbeck

Question 3

What caused the flood in morpeth?

Answer 3

150mm of rainfall
Steep+narrow valleys (Wansbeck Valley)
Soil was already saturated from previous heavy rainfall so there was a lot of surface run off
Short lag time

Question 4

When was the flood in morpeth?

Answer 4

6th September 2008

Question 5

What were some effects of the flood?

Answer 5

400 residents evacuated
Emergency services such as the RNLI, RAF and british red cross used
£10million damages
Shelter provided in town halls and schools
The library had lots of structural damage

Question 6

What were some responses of the morpeth floods?

Answer 6

Emergency service
Re building took place
Water control implemented to prevent future floods
Disaster fund of £20k
Structural engineers used to check safety

Question 7

How many people died in the morpeth floods?

Answer 7

NOBODY DIES IN THE MORPETH FLOODS