Source:

This event was associated with low pressure disturbance over central Ireland on 16^thMarch 1907, with the lowest barometer reading at 28’87 ins (Valencia) at 16:40, which rapidly fell to 20’18 ins by 18:00. The system created a west to southwest gale forces wind across England and Ireland which created a high tide on Irish Sea coasts (Met Office, 1907).

Pathway:

The River Lune, after weeks of heavy rain, broke its banks with the high tide (Looking Back: Lune’s huge flood, 2015).

Receptor and Consequence:

The effects of the flood were felt along the Irish Sea coast (Met Office, 1907). In the Lune estuary there was extensive flooding of land, from White Lund to Regent Park recreational ground. Acres of farmland were flooding, with hundreds of sheep and poultry lost to the sea. Roads and railways were left badly damaged and West Ends Pier partially collapsed (Looking Back: Lune’s huge flood, 2015). Lower floors of homes were flooded, and neighbours or friends used boats to deliver them groceries or take them to safety. The lower levels of hospital in the area flooded and nurses had to wade through waist deep water to move children to the upper floors. In Morecambe, the damage was estimated at several hundreds of pounds (Postcards of Morecambe, n.d.).

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