2000 people were forced to sleep away from their homes
800 houses were ruined
What was the priority to rescue?
Elderly
Children
disabled
What are the causes of the flood?
Global warming
Stationary frontal rainfall
antecedent conditions
Wildlife
Short lag time
Long lag time
Clay soils
Middle Green didn't receive a warning
Which factors contributes to surface water flooding in the town?
Saturated ground
inadequate draining
urbanisation
plants
blocked debris screens
trees
steep relief
Were the flood defences adequate?