Where is Boscastle
England Cornwall
When did the floods occur
August 16 2004
What triggered the floods
A sudden storm
How much rain fell
75mm the usual amount for a month but in 2 hours
What was the result of the floods
Church was submerged
50 cars were gone
Businesses ruined
Tourism was affected
What where the 2 river close to boscastle
Valency and Jordan
What were some of the flood defensives put in place
Widening and deepening the river
Make it the car park higher
New drainage system
What were the long term affects
Environmental habitats were destroyed
People had long term anxiety