Cancer Research. July 2017 flash flood On 18 July 2017 the village was hit by a flash flood. Roads were blocked and hailstones the size of 50 pence pieces (30 mm) smashed windows. Heavy rainfall hit at about 15:00 BST. The coastguard was needed to airlift two people who were trapped on the roof of a house. References External links Coverack village web site Villages in Cornwall Populated coastal places in Cornwall Ports and harbours of Cornwall Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Cornwall St Keverne