2013 UK storm surge (mini storm surges case study) Flashcards
1
Q
When was the UK storm surge?
A
5th December 2013
2
Q
What were the main impacts of the storm surges?
A
- 18,000 warnings sent out
- 160,000 people evacuated
- 64 severe flood warnings
- insurers estimated 270 million damage costs to the government.