Lynmouth Flood

The Lynmouth flood disaster
Meteorological history
DurationNight of 15 and 16 August 1952
Overall effects
Fatalities34
DamageSubstantial
Areas affectedLynmouth, Simonsbath, Filleigh, Middleham (never rebuilt), Devon

The Lynmouth Flood occurred on the night of 15–16 August 1952, principally affecting the village of Lynmouth, in North Devon. A storm with heavy rainfall, combined with already saturated soil and flood debris, led to the flooding of the village and a total loss of 34 lives.

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