Where
Cornwall
What happened
Extreme river flooding
When did it occur
16th august 2004
How much rainfall
75mm in 2hrs
What are the causes
Impermeable shake Rock
Trees blocking channel
Harbour wall created bottleneck
Steep relief of river valley
How many cars were destroyed
50
How many houses were destroyed
80
How many people were left stranded
150
What were some effects
Disruption to local businesses
Habitats lost
Costal pollution
£4m in insurance claims
What were responses to the flood
Rebuilt car park to be raised with permeable surface
Deepened and widened river
Rebuilding bridges, homes and businesses