Storm Event

Severity ? 1

Source

Large surge prolonged over several days causing flooding (Young, 2018).

Pathway

Seafront overtopping in Cardiff and Barry (Young, 2018).

Receptor and Consequence

event was associated with flooding of Cardiff seafront and minor flooding in Barry, Newport (Young, 2018).

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. Young, A. (2018). A Historical Analysis of Coastal Flooding in the Upper Bristol Channel 1962-2016. Southampton Undergraduate Thesis.