Storm Event

Severity ? 2

Source:

This flood event was associated with high water level causing inundation.

Pathway:

No known sources of information.

Receptor and Consequence:

This flood event affected a few places in Scotland namely Nether Buckie and Portessie.

Summary table:

Loss of life *
Residential property Several houses were reported inundated by Hickey (1997) in these two areas.
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. Retrieved from https://curve.coventry.ac.uk/open/file/aa6dfd04-d53f-4741-1bb7-bdf99fb153be/1/hick1comb.pdf