Storm Event
Source
A serious flooding occurred during this event as a result of a spring tide with a gale from the north-east in the North Sea, east in the Thames estuary and south-east in the Channel, and the break-up of a severe frost (Brooks and Glasspoole, 1928; Brazell, 1968). Floating ice in river also added to flood damage.
Pathway
The high tide broke down 3 miles of sea wall on Canvey Island and caused much damaged (Brazel, 1968).
Receptor and Consequence
This event was associated with storm surge and coastal flooding in England Thames Estuary and London (Hickey, 1997). Much damaged were reported from Canvey Island (Brazell, 1968).
Summary Table
| Loss of life | * |
| Residential property | * |
| Evacuation & Rescue | * |
| Cost | * |
| Ports | * |
| Transport | * |
| Energy | * |
| Public services | * |
| Water & wastewater | * |
| Livestock | * |
| Agricultural land | * |
| Coastal erosion | * |
| Natural environment | * |
| Cultural heritage | * |
| Coastal defences | 3 miles of sea wall on Canvey Island broke down. |
*No known sources of information available
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References
- Brooks, C. E. P. and Glasspoole, J. (1928). British Floods and Droughts. London: Ernest Benn, 199pp.
- Brazell, J. H. (1968). London weather. London: H. M. S. O
- Brazell, J. H. (1968). London weather. London: H. M. S. O
- Hickey, K. R. (1997). Documentary records of coastal storms in Scotland, 1500-1991 A.D. Coventry University. Available at: https://curve.coventry.ac.uk/open/file/aa6dfd04-d53f-4741-1bb7-bdf99fb153be/1/hick1comb.pdf.