Storm Event

Severity ? 1

Source

No known sources of information.

Pathway

No known sources of information.

Receptor and Consequence

This event was associated with coastal flooding in Sandgate (Zong and Tooley, 2003), where overtopping of the promenade damaged some vehicles (The Times, 1953).

Summary Table

Loss of life *
Residential property *
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Cost *
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Transport *
Energy *
Public services *
Water & wastewater *
Livestock *
Agricultural land *
   
Coastal erosion *
Natural environment *
Cultural heritage *
Coastal defences *

*No known sources of information available

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References

  1. Zong, Y. and Tooley, M. J. A. (2003). ‘Historical Record of Coastal Floods in Britain: Frequencies and Associated Storm Tracks’. Natural Hazards, 29, 13–36. Available at: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A%3A1022942801531 (Accessed: 5 March 2015).
  2. The Times, (1953). ‘Ferry Boat In Main Street’. Times Newspapers Limited, [London, England]. The Times Digital Archive.