Storm Event

Severity ? 1

Source

It was reported that there was ‘an inrush of the sea at high tide’ and ‘an easterly gale’ (Hickey, 1997).

Pathway

No known sources of information.

Receptor and Consequence

This event was associated with coastal flooding in Miltonhaven sweeping away the village and the harbour wall (Hickey, 1997).

Summary Table

Loss of life *
Residential property *
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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

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References

  1. Hickey, K. R. (1997). Documentary records of coastal storms in Scotland, 1500-1991 A.D. Coventry University. Available at: https://curve.coventry.ac.uk/open/file/aa6dfd04-d53f-4741-1bb7-bdf99fb153be/1/hick1comb.pdf.