Floods - 2007 Flashcards
1
Q
From May the 29th to July the 29th, how much rain fell?
A
387mm, double the average rainfall - 186mm
2
Q
In July, how much rain fell in England and Wales?
A
129mm
3
Q
When did the River Severn flood?
A
20th July
4
Q
What we’re the financial implications of the R Severn flooding?
A
£6 million damage
5
Q
In Shrewsbury, the flow of the Severn was how many times more than normal?
A
6 times
6
Q
In Worcester the River Severn was how much higher than normal?
A
4.5m
7
Q
How many times did Upton flood in 2007?
A
6 times
8
Q
How many people died in Tewkesbury?
A
3
9
Q
How many people were stranded on the M5?
A
10,000
10
Q
How many homes were flooded in Tewkesbury?
A
48,000
11
Q
In the 2007 floods jow many families had to evacuate?
A
17,000
12
Q
How much was the damage for the whole country?
A
£4 billion
