Effects in the Lynmouth flood in 1952?

1. Debris which was carried along the fast flowing rivers built up and became lodged behind and beneath bridges, resulting in huge gushes of water flowing through the village, drastically killing 34 people.

2. 90 houses and hotels were destroyed, after The West Lyn River began to take its natural, original course.

3. Due to the force of the torrents, the river was able to carry large amounts of material and debris. 130 cars and 19 boats were lost, after being swept into the river or out to sea.