well it was some think called releif rain fall. that is when Flooding often occurs in lowlands. This is because rivers flow more slowly in low-lying areas. If the water volume increases suddenly, floods occur.
The cockermouth flood happened in Cumbria
The Cumbria flood in 2009 was caused by heavy rainfall that overwhelmed rivers and drainage systems in the region. The prolonged and intense rainfall led to significant flooding across Cumbria, impacting homes, roads, and infrastructure. The flood was exacerbated by the already saturated ground from previous rainfall events.
It might have lasted for about a month.
700 years
flash flood
heavy rain caused it
Rain kept on falling which caused a river flood
Only if their negligence caused the flood.
God.
an earthquake
No. Cumbria is in England.
Depends On the type of flood. A regular flood is caused by A storm, yes. But, Flash flood is something that appears on the radar with no warning.