Storm Event

Severity ? 2

Source

No known sources of information.

Pathway

No known sources of information.

Receptor and Consequence

Many homes were flooded in Ryde, however, there was no high sea level recorded, therefore there has to be the possible role of other variables, such as waves (Ruocco et al., 2011).

Summary Table

Loss of life *
Residential property Many homes flooded in Ryde.
Evacuation & Rescue *
 
Cost *
Ports *
Transport *
Energy *
Public services *
Water & wastewater *
Livestock *
Agricultural land *
 
Coastal erosion *
Natural environment *
Cultural heritage *
Coastal defences *

*No known sources of information available

References

  1. Ruocco, A. Nicholls, R. J., Haigh, I. D., and Wadey, M. (2011). ‘Reconstructing Coastal Flood Occurrence Combining Sea Level and Media Sources: A case study of the Solent UK since 1935’. Natural Hazards, 59(3): 1773-1796. Available at: http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11069-011-9868-7 (Accessed: 27 March 2015).