Storm Event

Severity ? 1

Source

Severe E.N.E. gale combined with very high tide caused flooding in Leith (Hickey, 1997).

Pathway

No known sources of information.

Receptor and Consequence

This event saw flooding of Leith harbour (Hickey, 1997).

Summary Table

Loss of life *
Residential property *
Evacuation & Rescue *
   
Cost *
Ports Leith harbour flooded.
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. 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.