15 centimeters of rain fell in just a few hours on August 16, 1952, causing catastrophic flooding in Lynmouth, Devon, and altering lives forever.
Synopsis
15 centimeters of rain fell in just a few hours on August 16, 1952, causing catastrophic flooding in Lynmouth, Devon, and altering lives forever.
Synopsis
Lynmouth, a village in Devon, faced a catastrophic flood on August 16, 1952, when 15cm of rain fell in a matter of hours. The East and West Lyn rivers overflowed, releasing 114,000 tons of debris that devastated the community. Fifty-two years later, on the same date, Boscastle in Cornwall experienced a similar disaster, with four hours of heavy rainfall causing severe flooding. Through interviews with survivors, rescuers, and experts, the documentary details the human impact of these events and the lessons learned from them.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet survivors of the 1952 Lynmouth flood
- See the aftermath of the 2004 Boscastle disaster
- Find out how floods changed village lives forever
Did You Know
- On August 16, 1952, Lynmouth received 15cm of rain in a few hours.
- The Lynmouth flood unleashed 114,000 tons of debris into the village.
- The Boscastle flood on August 16, 2004, lasted for four hours.
- Both floods occurred exactly 52 years apart on the same date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in Lynmouth, Devon on August 16, 1952?
On August 16, 1952, Lynmouth experienced a devastating downpour with 15cm of rain falling in just a few hours, causing the East and West Lyn rivers to overflow.
How much rainfall did Boscastle, Cornwall receive on August 16, 2004?
Boscastle faced four hours of relentless rainfall on August 16, 2004, which funneled down the steep valley banks from the moors above.
What was the impact of the floods in Lynmouth?
The floods in Lynmouth unleashed 114,000 tons of boulders, sediment, and uprooted trees, destroying buildings and altering lives forever.
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