Hebden Bridge floods – Causes and effects

The Boxing Day floods of 2015 were catastrophic for Hebden Bridge and Calderdale as a whole. This lesson explores the causes and then goes on to categorise the effects. Detailed information is provided, considering the influence of precipitation, geology, relief and land use in flood risk. The effects are extensive and grouped socially, economically and environmentally.

There is a starter task and activity sheet included to compliment the lesson powerpoint. The resources can be used as a stand alone lesson, as a comparison with other flooding examples or as part of a longer programme of study.