Storm Event

Severity ? 2

Source

The first named storm in the 2017/18 season – Storm Aileen – has caused flooding across north-west England and Wales (Met Office, 2017).

Pathway

No known sources of information.

Receptor and Consequence

There were reports of flooding on railway lines and roads across north-west England and Wales. A number of roads (including A90) and properties were also reported to have been affected by flood in Moray and the Borders (Met Office, 2017).

Summary Table

Loss of life *
Residential property Some properties were reported to have been affected by flood in Moray and the Borders.
Evacuation & Rescue *
 
Cost *
Ports *
Transport There were reports of railway lines flooded across north-west England and Wales and roads flooded, including A90.
Energy *
Public services *
Water & wastewater *
Livestock *
Agricultural land *
 
Coastal erosion *
Natural environment *
Cultural heritage *
Coastal defences *

*No known sources of information available

References

  1. Met Office, (2017). September 2017. Climate Summaries. Available at: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/climate/uk/summaries (Accessed: 16 April 2019).