When did Keswick last flood?
Keswick experienced flooding on the 5th and 6th of December 2015 following Storm Desmond. This storm caused a period of prolonged, intense rainfall across Northern England falling on an already saturated catchment, and led to high river levels and flooding throughout Cumbria and beyond.
Are there floods in Keswick?
There are no flood warnings or alerts in this area.
How many people died in the Cumbria floods 2015?
One person died
Approximately 5,200 homes were affected by flooding. One person died in Cumbria. About 40 schools closed in Cumbria.
Why does Keswick flood?
Where is the flooding in Cumbria?
The clear-up has begun in Cumbria after some 40 homes were flooded due to torrential rain. Honister Pass saw more than 30cm (12in) in a 24-hour period, with roads blocked and rail services disrupted.
What caused the flooding in Hawick Scotland?
Approximately 1,000 people were evacuated from their homes in the town of Hawick in the Scottish Borders as a result of the River Teviot flooding. The River Nith burst its banks in Dumfries, flooding part of the town, with a major emergency being declared in Dumfries & Galloway as a result.
How many flood warnings have there been in Lancashire this Christmas?
The Environment Agency issued seven severe flood warnings across Lancashire and 21 severe flood warnings across Yorkshire on 26 December. The worst of the flooding occurred on the night of Christmas Day and throughout Boxing Day across Lancashire and Yorkshire.
Where was the worst damage caused by the floods in Ireland?
In Connacht, the damage was worst in Athleague, Ballinasloe, Carrick-on-Shannon, Claregalway, Crossmolina, Foxford and Galway City. Millions of euros worth of damage was caused in Bandon, Fermoy, Kenmare and Tralee, while the Blackpool area of Cork City was severely affected by a high level of water flow in the River Lee.
Where did the worst flooding happen over Christmas in the UK?
The worst of the flooding occurred on the night of Christmas Day and throughout Boxing Day across Lancashire and Yorkshire.