Storm Event

Severity ? 1

Source

No known sources of information.

Pathway

There was report of sea defenses were overtopped by large waves resulting from high winds (Lawrence, 2017).

Receptor and Consequence

This event saw minor flooding in the south-east especially around Eastbourne with disruptions to roads (Lawrence, 2017). Multiple local streets flooded between Bognor Regis and Selsey Bill. At Hinkley Point region, a promenade in Weston-super-Mare was also flooded for a few hours (Young, 2018).

Summary Table

Loss of life *
Residential property *
Evacuation & Rescue *
 
Cost *
Ports *
Transport Local streets were flooded between Bognor Regis and Selsey Bill.
Energy *
Public services *
Water & wastewater *
Livestock *
Agricultural land *
 
Coastal erosion *
Natural environment *
Cultural heritage *
Coastal defences Sea defences overtopped.

*No known sources of information available

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References

  1. Lawrence, A. (2017). A Historical Analysis of Coastal Flooding in South-East England 1924-2016. Southampton Undergraduate Thesis.
  2. Young, A. (2018). A Historical Analysis of Coastal Flooding in the Upper Bristol Channel 1962-2016. Southampton Undergraduate Thesis.