Storm Event

Severity ? 1

Source

Low pressure and strong winds brought a surge with strong wave action (Young, 2018).

Pathway

It was reported that wave overtopped Portishead sea wall (Young, 2018).

Receptor and Consequence

This event was associated with flooding which damaged Burnham golf course at Hinkley Point region (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