Boscastle flood of 2004

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:dam
gptkbp:aftermath major flood defense improvements
gptkbp:casualties no fatalities
gptkbp:category 2004 disasters in the United Kingdom
natural disaster in England
gptkbp:cause flash flooding
exceptional rainfall
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:date 16 August 2004
gptkbp:destroyedBy infrastructure destruction
extensive property damage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Boscastle flood of 2004
gptkbp:impact tourism affected
local economy affected
gptkbp:location gptkb:Cornwall
gptkb:Boscastle
gptkbp:mediaCoverage gptkb:BBC
gptkb:ITV
gptkbp:notableFor major rescue operation
extreme weather event
gptkbp:numberOfPeopleRescued over 100
gptkbp:rainfallAmount about 185 mm in 24 hours
gptkbp:rescuedBy gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:Coastguard
gptkbp:river gptkb:River_Jordan
gptkb:River_Valency
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Boscastle_Harbour
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7