Storm Event

Severity ? 1

Source

No known sources of information.

Pathway

No known sources of information.

Receptor and Consequence

This event was associated with reportedly extensive and widespread damage, with some flooding in coastal districts (Lamb, 1991). The storm was considered the most extensive and severe to impact Scotland since 1927.

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. Lamb, H. H. (1991). Historic Storms of the North Sea, British Isles and Northwest Europe.Cambridge University Press. Available at: http://assets.cambridge.org/97805216/19318/excerpt/9780521619318_excerpt.pdf (Accessed: 13 March 2015).