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Flooding Case Study: Consequences of Boscastle

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Consequences of the Boscastle Flash Flood in 2004

There were immediate and long-term consequences of the Boscastle flash flood that happened on 16th August, 2004. These consequences included:

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Decreased tourism

  • The flood happened during the peak season for tourism.
  • People think that the flood cost the town £50 million in damage and lost income.
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Flood damage

  • The flood damaged and destroyed parts of Boscastle.
    • 58 properties were flooded. 4 of these were destroyed.
    • 150 cars were swept away.
    • Roads and bridges were destroyed.
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Evacuation was difficult

  • Evacuation was difficult because the flooding happened so fast.
  • 100 people were airlifted to safety.
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Environmental pollution

  • Environmental pollution happened as a result of about 150 cars being transported by the floodwater into the sea. 30 cars were swept out to sea.
  • 1,850 tonnes of flood debris were recovered from the surrounding area.
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Illness and injury

  • Nobody was seriously injured. Most of the harm was due to stress and mental health.

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