York Floods (River Foss & Ouse)

Question 1

When did Storm Eva begin

Answer 1

22 December 2015

Question 2

How fast were the winds

Answer 2

75 mph

Question 3

How much rain fell

Answer 3

120 mm

Question 4

What storm came before Storm Eva

Answer 4

Storm Desmond

Question 5

How steep is the upper course

Answer 5

Very steep

Question 6

How much interception is there in York

Answer 6

Very little

Question 7

Were the peat soils in the upper course full

Answer 7

Yes, allowing water in tributaries

Question 8

Why did they raise the Foss Barrier

Answer 8

Because the control room had become flooded and the pumps were in danger of failing

Question 9

How many homes were flooded

Answer 9

600 homes

Question 10

How many would have flooded if the barrier wasn’t lifted

Answer 10

1800 homes

Question 11

What was the first respons

Answer 11

Mountain rescuer teams were sent into the city

Question 12

How many were told to evacuate

Answer 12

300 - 400 people were told to evacuate but hundreds more were at risk

Question 13

What happened to small businesses

Answer 13

They received`` thousands of pounds worth a of damage

Question 14

What happened to local wildlife

Answer 14

Hydrogen sulphide and lead poisoned the wildlife. Many animals died. Farmland flooded.