| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | Night of 15 and 16 August 1952 |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 34 |
| Damage | Substantial |
| Areas affected | Lynmouth, Simonsbath, Filleigh, Middleham (never rebuilt), Devon |
The Lynmouth Flood occurred on the night of 15–16 August 1952, principally affecting the village of Lynmouth, in North Devon. A storm with heavy rainfall, combined with already saturated soil and flood debris, led to the flooding of the village and a total loss of 34 lives.