Is lowdham flooded?
Through the centre of Lowdham runs the Environment Agency managed section of the Cocker Beck that flows as a tributary of the much larger River Trent. The village has a history of flooding as a result of extreme rainfall events falling over the large catchment area of 12km2.
What caused the flood of 2013?
How did the flooding start? Heavy rainfall on the melting snowpack in the Rocky Mountains combined with steep, rocky terrain caused rapid and intense flooding in southern-Alberta watersheds.
What is the history of flooding in Germany?
In the past, extreme rainfall events have repeatedly led to flood disasters involving great damage (Rhine 1993/1994, 1995, Oder 1997 and Danube and Elbe 2002). Although the Rhine catchment has experienced widespread land use changes, significant effects on flooding could only be detected in small basins.
How long did the 2013 Alberta flood last?
2013 Alberta floods
| The Downtown East Village neighbourhood of Calgary, Alberta, during the 2013 Alberta floods (June 21, 2013) | |
|---|---|
| Date | June 19 – July 12, 2013 |
| Location | Southern and central Alberta: show Communities |
| Deaths | 5 |
| Property damage | $5 billion (Estimated) ($5.57 billion in 2020 dollars) |
What areas in Germany are flooded?
Regions in western Germany have been most severely affected: in Rhineland-Palatinate, the south of North Rhine-Westphalia, and parts of Bavaria. The floodwaters destroyed highways, houses and whole communities. The floods have receded, leaving behind thick mud and tons of rubble.
When were the worst floods in Germany?
2013
The 2013 floods in Germany, the most damaging this century so far, extended over almost a month in May and June, affected a larger area, and caused €6.7 billion, equivalent to $7.91 billion, in damages according to a government report published that year.