Storm Event

Severity ? 1

Source

New moon combines with high winds and a surge down the north sea (Banjo, 2018).

Pathway

No known sources of information.

Receptor and Consequence

This event was associated with flooding at harbour in Chichester (Lawrence, 2017). Eight cars were damaged as high tide hit the harbour at Brightlingsea as water depth reached wheel height (Banjo, 2018).

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 *

*No known sources of information available

References

  1. Banjo, M. (2018). A Historical Analysis of Coastal Flooding in Essex: Analysis of Flood Frequency and Severity. Southampton Undergraduate Thesis.
  2. Lawrence, A. (2017). A Historical Analysis of Coastal Flooding in South-East England 1924-2016. Southampton Undergraduate Thesis.