Storm Event

'The worst anyone had ever known'

Severity ? 2

Source

The south-westerly gale from Atlantic had caused huge waves at Sandown parade and flooded road at Bembridge.

Pathway

No known sources of information.

Receptor and Consequence

This event was reported to have affected Cowes, Portsmouth, Southampton, Wellington, Fareham, Cosham, and Isle of Wight (Zong and Tooley, 2003; Davison, 1993). The flooding was deemed as “the worst anyone had ever known” as many homes at Wellington and Fareham flooded (Davison, 1993). Parts of low-lying Portsmouth also suffered flooding.

Summary Table

Loss of life *
Residential property Many homes at Wellington and Fareham flooded (Davison et al., 1993)
Evacuation & Rescue *
 
Cost *
Ports *
Transport Road at Bembridge flooded.
Energy *
Public services *
Water & wastewater *
Livestock *
Agricultural land *
 
Coastal erosion *
Natural environment *
Cultural heritage *
Coastal defences *

*No known sources of information available

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References

  1. Zong, Y. and Tooley, M. J. A. (2003). ‘Historical Record of Coastal Floods in Britain: Frequencies and Associated Storm Tracks’. Natural Hazards, 29, 13–36. Available at: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A%3A1022942801531 (Accessed: 5 March 2015).
  2. Davison, M., Currie, I., and Ogley, B. (1993). The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Weather Book. Westerham, Kent: Froglets Publications Ltd, Brasted Chart.
  3. Davison, M., Currie, I., and Ogley, B. (1993). The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Weather Book. Westerham, Kent: Froglets Publications Ltd, Brasted Chart.