Storm Event

Severity ? 1

Source

High tides combined with gales led to flooding in Stairhaven quay (Hickey, 1997).

Pathway

No known sources of information.

Receptor and Consequence

There was reportedly coastal flooding in Stairhaven quay during this event (Hickey, 1997).

Summary Table

Loss of life *
Residential property *
Evacuation & Rescue *
   
Cost *
Ports Stairhaven quay flooded.
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.