Storm Event

Severity ? 1

Source

Unusually high tide combined with high wind led to flooding in this event (Hickey, 1997).

Pathway

No known sources of information.

Receptor and Consequence

There was flooding in low carse lands in Aird Districts during this event (Hickey, 1997).

Summary Table

Loss of life *
Residential property *
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Water & wastewater *
Livestock *
Agricultural land *
 
Coastal erosion *
Natural environment Low carse lands were flooded.
Cultural heritage *
Coastal defences *

*No known sources of information available

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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.