Storm Event

'The sea rose with higher tides and springs than ordinary.'

Severity ? 1

Source

No known sources of information.

Pathway

No known sources of information.

Receptor and Consequence

This event was associated with the rising of the sea ‘with higher tides and springs than ordinary’ along with ‘a most destructive tempest of wind’ on Saint Lucia Eve (Marusek, 2011).

Summary Table

Loss of life *
Residential property *
Evacuation & Rescue *
   
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

References

  1. Marusek, J. A. (2011). A Chronological Listing of Early Weather Events. SPPI Reprint Series. Available at: http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Weather.pdf (Accessed: 6 August 2018).