The Great Severn River Flood of 2007

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Which river experienced record levels of rainfall on 20 July 2007, leading to devastating floods?

  • River Avon
  • River Severn (correct)
  • River Mersey
  • River Thames

What was the financial cost of the floods caused by the powerful storm on the River Severn?

  • £9 million
  • £1 million
  • £3 million
  • £6 million (correct)

Which town experienced the first serious casualty due to flooding in 2007?

  • Worcester
  • Upton-upon-Severn (correct)
  • Shrewsbury
  • Tewkesbury

Which river joins the River Severn in Tewkesbury, causing significant impacts during the floods?

<p>River Avon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which town experienced flooded homes, damaged power supplies, and cut off water supplies during the floods?

<p>Gloucester (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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