Flooding in the UK 2015-16

Question 1

What were the names of the three major storms that caused flooding in the UK during 2015-2016?

Answer 1

Desmond, Eva, and Frank.

Question 2

What were the key impacts of Storm Desmond?

Answer 2

5,200 homes affected by flooding in Cumbria, 2 deaths, 40 schools closed, NHS appointments cancelled, and £50 million provided to Cumbria and Lancashire councils to help affected households and increase flood resistance.

Question 3

What were the impacts of Storm Eva?

Answer 3

• 9,000 properties flooded
• 7,574 homes affected by power cuts, gas main ruptures leading to explosions
• cancellations of Irish Sea ferries
• closure of the M62 due to flooding and landslides
• collapsed bridges
• cancellations of football fixtures and horse racing
• installation of 20 water pumps and 2km of temporary flood defenses.

Question 4

What were the impacts of Storm Frank?

Answer 4

More than 300 properties evacuated, power cuts, school closures, and one death.

Question 5

What were the overall impacts of the flooding during 2015-2016 in the UK?

Answer 5

16,000 properties flooded, £24 million spent on emergency payments, 3,000 families helped to find alternative accommodation, average domestic claim £50,000, £200 billion additional funding from the government, and £2.3 billion allocated for projects over the next 6 years.