Carlisle during Storm Desmond
Carlisle flooded on 5 and 6 December 2015. The statutory investigation combines resident accounts, surveys, observations and rainfall/river telemetry.
Use this as a source-comparison exercise. Eyewitness accounts describe local experience, while a gauge supplies a time series at a specified point; neither alone describes the whole city.
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Evidence and its scope
| Claim | Period and scope | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The official investigation records flooding on 5–6 December 2015 and draws on multiple evidence types. | December 2015; investigation published 2016 | Open source |
Possible requirement roles
- River flooding and managementSeparate the catchment, affected settlement and intervention.; Explain rainfall, flows, exposure and response.; Assess residual risk and avoid promising complete protection.