Storm Event

Severity ? 1

Source

A severe gale with terrific force blew from the north-east accompanied by exceptional heavy rain caused the sea to pound against the sea wall with great violence (Hickey, 1997).

Pathway

No known sources of information.

Receptor and Consequence

This event was mentioned in a compilation of historical coastal floods in North West Europe developed by Hickey (1997) and was associated with a storm surge in Buckie. The water washed away part of the embankment and left the rails without support.

Summary Table

Loss of life *
Residential property *
Evacuation & Rescue *
   
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

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.
  2. 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.