Storm Event

In this year an inundation of the sea burst beyond its bounds not fulfilling what the psalm says, “Thou has set them their bounds which they shall not pass”.

Severity ? 3

Source

Gale from the south-west or west were reported on December 24th.

Pathway

No known sources of information available.

Receptor and Consequence

This event was associated with coastal flooding in England (Britton, 1937).

Summary Table

Loss of life *
Residential property *
Evacuation & Rescue *
 
Cost *
Ports *
Transport *
Energy *
Public services *
Water & wastewater *
Livestock Cattle were killed in few places.
Agricultural land *
 
Coastal erosion *
Natural environment *
Cultural heritage *
Coastal defences *

*No known sources of information available

References

  1. Britton C. E. (1937). ‘A Meteorological Chronology To A.D. 1450’. Geophysical Memoirs, 70. London: H. M. Stationary Office. 177pp.