Storm Desmond Flashcards
1
Q
When did Storm Desmond happen?
A
4th - 7th of December 2015
2
Q
How much rainfall was there?
A
- 341.4mm in 24hrs in Honister, Cumbria
- 262.6mm in 48hrs in Shap, Eden Basin
3
Q
What were the effects of Storm Desmond
A
- Appleby-in-Westmorland and Carlisle were affected particularly badly
- Over 2000 properties were flooded in Carlisle
- Over 1000 people across Cumbria were evacuated
- 40 schools in Cumbria were closed
- The storm caused about £500m of damage in Cumbria
