Is Keswick flooded?
Is Keswick flooded?
There are no flood warnings or alerts in this area.
How were the floods in Cumbria managed?
River dredging was used to increase the capacity of the river channel so it could hold more water in the future. A self-closing flood barrier was also installed in 2013 to increase the height of the river banks. However, the record breaking rainfall of December 2015 was too much for the barrier to contain.
When were the Cumbria floods?
Case study – the Cumbrian floods, 2015. In December 2015, Storm Desmond set a new record, with 341.4 millimetres of rain falling over a 24-hour period. This led to the flooding of Cumbria and in particular, the town of Cockermouth – despite the construction of a self-closing flood barrier in 2013.
Is Cumbria a flood risk area?
How long did the Cumbria floods last for?
Case study – the Cumbrian floods, 2015. In December 2015, Storm Desmond set a new record, with 341.4 millimetres of rain falling over a 24-hour period.
