Storm Event
Severity ?
2
Source
A large storm surge and high winds caused extensive damage to the Barry Island pleasure park at Newport region (Young, 2018).
Pathway
Strong winds cause minor overtopping in Burnham-on-Sea.
Receptor and Consequence
Flood was reported at Barry Island pleasure park. Streets nearby were also flooded and 16 homes had minor flood damage (Young, 2018).
Summary Table
| Loss of life | * |
| Residential property | 16 homes had minor flood damage. |
| Evacuation & Rescue | * |
| Cost | * |
| Ports | * |
| Transport | * |
| Energy | * |
| Public services | Streets and park were flooded. |
| Water & wastewater | * |
| Livestock | * |
| Agricultural land | * |
| Coastal erosion | * |
| Natural environment | * |
| Cultural heritage | * |
| Coastal defences | * |
*No known sources of information available
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References
- Young, A. (2018). A Historical Analysis of Coastal Flooding in the Upper Bristol Channel 1962-2016. Southampton Undergraduate Thesis.