Storm Event

Severity ? 1

Source

It was reported that spring tides and waves caused flooding at this event (Burrows, 2017).

Pathway

Waves poured over Preston sea wall causing flood (BBurrows, 2017).

Receptor and Consequence

This event was associated with flooding at Weymouth. Commercial Road was reported to be underwater. Ground story of multi story car park was also flooded (Burrows, 2017).

Summary Table

Loss of life *
Residential property *
Evacuation & Rescue *
 
Cost *
Ports *
Transport Commercial road flooded.
Energy *
Public services Ground story of multi story car park flooded.
Water & wastewater *
Livestock *
Agricultural land *
 
Coastal erosion *
Natural environment *
Cultural heritage *
Coastal defences *

*No known sources of information available

References

  1. Burrows, S. (2017). Analysis of Historical Coastal Floods in Dorset from 1935 -2014. Southampton Undergraduate Thesis.