Storm Event

Severity ? 1

Source

Heavy rain and strong winds combined with a high tide led to flooding on Burnham-on-Sea sea front at Hinkley Point region (Young, 2018).

Pathway

No known sources of information.

Receptor and Consequence

Flooding was reported on Burnham-on-Sea sea front up to two inches for several hours (Young, 2018).

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. Young, A. (2018). A Historical Analysis of Coastal Flooding in the Upper Bristol Channel 1962-2016. Southampton Undergraduate Thesis.