Storm Event

Severity ? 2

Source

Storms and high tide caused flooding in some areas in Kent and West Sussex (Scoones, 2018).

Pathway

There was a report of sea defences overtopped at Bognor Regis (Harlow, 2012).

Receptor and Consequence

At Ramsgate, low lying areas of coast flooded. Sea lapped over trampoline fixtures and tea kiosk, while  promenades at Palm Bay and Lido under several inches of water. At Walmer, Kingsdown Road/ Granville Road flooded by “24-footer” tide. At Kingsferry Bridge, high tide flooded 3 telephone cable junction boxes, stopping all phone networks on the Isle of Sheppey (Scoones, 2018).

Summary Table

Loss of life *
Residential property *
Evacuation & Rescue *
   
Cost *
Ports *
Transport Kingsdown Road/Granville Road flooded.
Energy *
Public services At Kingsferry Bridge, high tide flooded 3 telephone cable junction boxes, stopping all phone networks on the Isle of Sheppey.
Water & wastewater *
Livestock *
Agricultural land *
   
Coastal erosion *
Natural environment *
Cultural heritage *
Coastal defences Sea defences overtopped at Bognor Regis.

*No known sources of information available

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References

  1. Scoones, A. (2018). Understanding Coastal Flooding in Kent. Southampton Undergraduate Thesis.
  2. Harlow, F. (2012). Incidences and Causes of Flooding in Portsmouth. Southampton Undergraduate Thesis.