Named Storms
Archive of UK named storms
Named Storm
2026
Goretti
Chandra
Dave
2025
Éowyn
Floris
Amy
Benjamin
Claudia
Bram
2024
Henk
Isha
Jocelyn
Kathleen
Lilian
Ashley
Bert
Conall
Darragh
2023
Otto
Noa
Antoni
Betty
Agnes
Babet
Ciarán
Debi
Elin
Fergus
Gerrit
2022
Malik
Corrie
Dudley
Eunice
Franklin
2021
Christoph
Darcy
Evert
Arwen
Barra
2020
Brendan
Ciara
Dennis
Ellen
Francis
Aiden
Bella
2019
Erik
Freya
Gareth
Hannah
Atiyah
2018
Eleanor
Fionn
Georgina
Hector
Ali
Bronagh
Callum
Deirdre
2017
Doris
Ewan
Aileen
Ophelia
Brian
Caroline
Dylan
2016
Gertrude
Henry
Imogen
Jake
Katie
Angus
Barbara
Conor
2015
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Abigail
Barney
Clodagh
Nov
Desmond
Eva
Frank
Dec
Storm Archive
96 Named Storms
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Dave
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2025/26 | Wind | 4-5 Apr 2026 |
Storm Dave struck the UK over the Easter weekend of 4-5 April 2026, bringing a potent combination of very strong winds, heavy rainfall, and late-season snow. Named on 2 April, the storm was driven by a rapidly deepening low-pressure system tracking eastward across the country. An amber wind warning was issued, with the most severe impacts concentrated across Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England, and north Wales.
Wind gusts were widely 60-70 mph across exposed western and northern areas, with a peak gust of 93 mph recorded at Capel Curig in Gwynedd, marking the windiest Easter Saturday on record at the site. Further notable gusts included 83 mph at Aberdaron, 75 mph at both Emley Moor in West Yorkshire and St Bees Head in Cumbria. The storm caused hazardous travel conditions, coastal disruption, and power outages.
Heavy rainfall accompanied the winds, with the highest total of 50 mm recorded at Glen Ample in Stirling. Parts of Argyll and the western Highlands received over 40 mm, while Cumbria saw totals approaching 30 mm. As colder air wrapped around the system, rain turned to snow over upland areas. Loch Glascarnoch in Ross and Cromarty reported snow depths of up to 6 cm, while blizzard conditions were experienced at Tulloch Bridge and Aviemore. The storm cleared into the North Sea by Sunday, followed by a high-pressure ridge bringing settled conditions on Easter Monday.
Storm Dave struck the UK over the Easter weekend of 4-5 April 2026, bringing a potent combination of very strong winds, heavy rainfall, and late-season snow. Named on 2 April, the storm was driven by a rapidly deepening low-pressure system tracking eastward across the country. An amber wind warning was issued, with the most severe impacts concentrated across Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England, and north Wales.
Wind gusts were widely 60-70 mph across exposed western and northern areas, with a peak gust of 93 mph recorded at Capel Curig in Gwynedd, marking the windiest Easter Saturday on record at the site. Further notable gusts included 83 mph at Aberdaron, 75 mph at both Emley Moor in West Yorkshire and St Bees Head in Cumbria. The storm caused hazardous travel conditions, coastal disruption, and power outages.
Heavy rainfall accompanied the winds, with the highest total of 50 mm recorded at Glen Ample in Stirling. Parts of Argyll and the western Highlands received over 40 mm, while Cumbria saw totals approaching 30 mm. As colder air wrapped around the system, rain turned to snow over upland areas. Loch Glascarnoch in Ross and Cromarty reported snow depths of up to 6 cm, while blizzard conditions were experienced at Tulloch Bridge and Aviemore. The storm cleared into the North Sea by Sunday, followed by a high-pressure ridge bringing settled conditions on Easter Monday.
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Chandra
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2025/26 | Rain/Flood | 26-27 Jan 2026 |
Storm Chandra impacted the UK in late January 2026, delivering another blow to a country already reeling from a stormy winter. The system brought severe weather including strong winds, persistent heavy rain, and snow on higher ground. Amber warnings were issued for rain in Southwest England and for wind in Eastern Northern Ireland, reflecting the broad footprint of the storm.
Rainfall totals were significant, with parts of Dorset, Somerset, and Devon receiving 45-55mm widely, and over 60mm in localized spots. This led to renewed flooding in areas that had barely recovered from previous storms. Assessing the cumulative impact, forecasters noted that the ground was completely saturated, meaning any additional rainfall ran off immediately into rivers. In the north, the storm brought 10-20cm of snow to the Pennines and Highlands, disrupting cross-country travel.
Chandra was the third named storm of the 2025/26 season for the UK group, following a very active period of weather. It underscored the relentless nature of the jet stream during this winter, directing a conveyor belt of depressions towards the British Isles. The event further strained flood defences and emergency response resources, leading to calls for increased resilience planning for compound winter storm seasons.
Storm Chandra impacted the UK in late January 2026, delivering another blow to a country already reeling from a stormy winter. The system brought severe weather including strong winds, persistent heavy rain, and snow on higher ground. Amber warnings were issued for rain in Southwest England and for wind in Eastern Northern Ireland, reflecting the broad footprint of the storm.
Rainfall totals were significant, with parts of Dorset, Somerset, and Devon receiving 45-55mm widely, and over 60mm in localized spots. This led to renewed flooding in areas that had barely recovered from previous storms. Assessing the cumulative impact, forecasters noted that the ground was completely saturated, meaning any additional rainfall ran off immediately into rivers. In the north, the storm brought 10-20cm of snow to the Pennines and Highlands, disrupting cross-country travel.
Chandra was the third named storm of the 2025/26 season for the UK group, following a very active period of weather. It underscored the relentless nature of the jet stream during this winter, directing a conveyor belt of depressions towards the British Isles. The event further strained flood defences and emergency response resources, leading to calls for increased resilience planning for compound winter storm seasons.
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Goretti
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2025/26 | Wind/Snow | 8-9 Jan 2026 |
Storm Goretti was a major multi-hazard event that struck the UK in early January 2026. Named by Météo-France, it brought a dangerous combination of hurricane-force winds, heavy snow, and substantial rainfall. A rare red weather warning for wind was issued for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, where a gust of 99 mph was recorded at St Mary's Airport, the highest there since 1991.
The storm's impacts were diverse and severe. In the north of England and Scotland, heavy snow led to amber warnings and significant accumulations, cutting off some rural communities. In the south and west, the wind caused widespread structural damage, power outages affecting tens of thousands, and transport chaos. The storm also brought heavy rain, exacerbating flood risks in already saturated areas of Wales and the Midlands.
Goretti's legacy was one of widespread disruption across multiple sectors. It demonstrated the complex challenges posed by 'hybrid' storms that deliver snow, wind, and rain simultaneously. The recovery effort was hampered by the ongoing cold weather, with some infrastructure, such as broadband networks in Cornwall, remaining damaged for weeks after the event.
Storm Goretti was a major multi-hazard event that struck the UK in early January 2026. Named by Météo-France, it brought a dangerous combination of hurricane-force winds, heavy snow, and substantial rainfall. A rare red weather warning for wind was issued for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, where a gust of 99 mph was recorded at St Mary's Airport, the highest there since 1991.
The storm's impacts were diverse and severe. In the north of England and Scotland, heavy snow led to amber warnings and significant accumulations, cutting off some rural communities. In the south and west, the wind caused widespread structural damage, power outages affecting tens of thousands, and transport chaos. The storm also brought heavy rain, exacerbating flood risks in already saturated areas of Wales and the Midlands.
Goretti's legacy was one of widespread disruption across multiple sectors. It demonstrated the complex challenges posed by 'hybrid' storms that deliver snow, wind, and rain simultaneously. The recovery effort was hampered by the ongoing cold weather, with some infrastructure, such as broadband networks in Cornwall, remaining damaged for weeks after the event.
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Bram
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2025/26 | Rain/Flood | 8-10 Dec 2025 |
Storm Bram affected the UK in early December 2025, bringing a spell of severe weather characterized by heavy rainfall and strong winds. The Met Office issued amber warnings for rain in South Wales and South Devon, where up to 100mm of rain was forecast over higher ground. This heavy rainfall fell on already saturated catchments, leading to over 300 flood warnings or alerts being issued across the country.
The storm caused significant localized flooding, with properties in Devon and Wales being inundated. Disruption to travel was extensive, with cancelled trains and flights, and hazardous driving conditions reported widely. Strong winds also accompanied the rain, with gusts potentially reaching 90 mph in northwest Scotland, adding to the chaos by bringing down trees and power lines.
Bram was a classic winter storm, bringing a 'triple threat' of wind, rain, and difficult recovery conditions. It tested the capacity of the Environment Agency and local authorities to manage flood risk during a period of sustained wet weather. The event solidified December 2025 as a particularly challenging month for flood risk management in the UK.
Storm Bram affected the UK in early December 2025, bringing a spell of severe weather characterized by heavy rainfall and strong winds. The Met Office issued amber warnings for rain in South Wales and South Devon, where up to 100mm of rain was forecast over higher ground. This heavy rainfall fell on already saturated catchments, leading to over 300 flood warnings or alerts being issued across the country.
The storm caused significant localized flooding, with properties in Devon and Wales being inundated. Disruption to travel was extensive, with cancelled trains and flights, and hazardous driving conditions reported widely. Strong winds also accompanied the rain, with gusts potentially reaching 90 mph in northwest Scotland, adding to the chaos by bringing down trees and power lines.
Bram was a classic winter storm, bringing a 'triple threat' of wind, rain, and difficult recovery conditions. It tested the capacity of the Environment Agency and local authorities to manage flood risk during a period of sustained wet weather. The event solidified December 2025 as a particularly challenging month for flood risk management in the UK.
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Claudia
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2025/26 | Rain/Flood | 14 Nov 2025 |
Storm Claudia hit the UK in mid-November 2025, bringing extensive and persistent heavy rainfall. The storm was named by the Spanish meteorological agency (AEMet) but had its most severe hydrological impacts in England and Wales. Some areas in South Wales received a month's worth of rain in just six days, culminating in the declaring of a major incident in Monmouth due to the rising River Monnow.
The flooding was widespread, affecting road and rail networks and leading to numerous property evacuations. In addition to the rain, the storm brought strong winds, with gusts reaching 70 mph in northwest Wales and England. This combination of hazards led to power cuts and difficult driving conditions, further hampering the emergency response. Following the storm, a cold snap introduced freezing conditions, turning standing water into ice and creating hazardous surfaces.
Claudia highlighted the vulnerability of the UK's river catchments to persistent, high-volume rainfall events. The rapid rise of rivers like the Monnow and the subsequent flooding sparked renewed discussions about flood defence funding and the resilience of rural communities to extreme weather events that are becoming more frequent.
Storm Claudia hit the UK in mid-November 2025, bringing extensive and persistent heavy rainfall. The storm was named by the Spanish meteorological agency (AEMet) but had its most severe hydrological impacts in England and Wales. Some areas in South Wales received a month's worth of rain in just six days, culminating in the declaring of a major incident in Monmouth due to the rising River Monnow.
The flooding was widespread, affecting road and rail networks and leading to numerous property evacuations. In addition to the rain, the storm brought strong winds, with gusts reaching 70 mph in northwest Wales and England. This combination of hazards led to power cuts and difficult driving conditions, further hampering the emergency response. Following the storm, a cold snap introduced freezing conditions, turning standing water into ice and creating hazardous surfaces.
Claudia highlighted the vulnerability of the UK's river catchments to persistent, high-volume rainfall events. The rapid rise of rivers like the Monnow and the subsequent flooding sparked renewed discussions about flood defence funding and the resilience of rural communities to extreme weather events that are becoming more frequent.
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Benjamin
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2025/26 | Rain | 22-23 Oct 2025 |
Storm Benjamin, named by Météo-France, impacted the UK in late October 2025. While the strongest winds were focused further south in Europe, the UK experienced significant spillover effects, including heavy rain and strong gusts across Southern England, Wales, and parts of the Midlands. The Met Office issued yellow weather warnings for rain and wind, highlighting the risk of disruption to travel and potential power cuts.
The storm brought gusts of up to 70-75 mph in coastal areas of the Channel, causing large waves and some coastal overtopping. Inland, the primary concern was heavy rainfall falling on ground already wetted by Storm Amy earlier in the month. This led to surface water flooding on roads and some river levels rising rapidly, though widespread property flooding was largely avoided.
Benjamin was a reminder of the interconnected nature of European weather systems. Even storms named by partner agencies can have substantial impacts on the UK. The event disrupted cross-channel ferries and some flight operations at southern airports, demonstrating the economic impact of such systems on international travel links.
Storm Benjamin, named by Météo-France, impacted the UK in late October 2025. While the strongest winds were focused further south in Europe, the UK experienced significant spillover effects, including heavy rain and strong gusts across Southern England, Wales, and parts of the Midlands. The Met Office issued yellow weather warnings for rain and wind, highlighting the risk of disruption to travel and potential power cuts.
The storm brought gusts of up to 70-75 mph in coastal areas of the Channel, causing large waves and some coastal overtopping. Inland, the primary concern was heavy rainfall falling on ground already wetted by Storm Amy earlier in the month. This led to surface water flooding on roads and some river levels rising rapidly, though widespread property flooding was largely avoided.
Benjamin was a reminder of the interconnected nature of European weather systems. Even storms named by partner agencies can have substantial impacts on the UK. The event disrupted cross-channel ferries and some flight operations at southern airports, demonstrating the economic impact of such systems on international travel links.
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Amy
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2025/26 | Wind & Rain | 3-4 Oct 2025 |
Storm Amy was the first named storm of the 2025/2026 season, making landfall in early October 2025. It brought a potent mix of very strong winds and heavy rainfall, primarily affecting northern and western regions of the UK. Wind gusts exceeded 80 mph in exposed coastal areas of Scotland and Northern Ireland, while heavy rain led to flooding alerts across parts of Northern England and Wales.
The storm caused significant disruption to transport, with cancellations across rail, ferry, and air services. Fallen trees blocked roads and damaged power lines, leading to outages for tens of thousands of homes. Schools in the worst-affected areas were forced to close to ensure student safety. The storm formed through explosive cyclogenesis, interacting with the remnants of hurricanes Humberto and Imelda, which injected energy and moisture into the system.
Amy served as a wake-up call for the new storm season, arriving relatively early in the autumn. It highlighted the potential for compound hazards, where wind and rain combine to cause more damage than either would in isolation. The storm also tested the resilience of flood defences and drainage systems early in the hydrological year.
Storm Amy was the first named storm of the 2025/2026 season, making landfall in early October 2025. It brought a potent mix of very strong winds and heavy rainfall, primarily affecting northern and western regions of the UK. Wind gusts exceeded 80 mph in exposed coastal areas of Scotland and Northern Ireland, while heavy rain led to flooding alerts across parts of Northern England and Wales.
The storm caused significant disruption to transport, with cancellations across rail, ferry, and air services. Fallen trees blocked roads and damaged power lines, leading to outages for tens of thousands of homes. Schools in the worst-affected areas were forced to close to ensure student safety. The storm formed through explosive cyclogenesis, interacting with the remnants of hurricanes Humberto and Imelda, which injected energy and moisture into the system.
Amy served as a wake-up call for the new storm season, arriving relatively early in the autumn. It highlighted the potential for compound hazards, where wind and rain combine to cause more damage than either would in isolation. The storm also tested the resilience of flood defences and drainage systems early in the hydrological year.
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Floris
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2024/25 | Wind | 4-5 Aug 2025 |
Storm Floris arrived in early August 2025, bringing unseasonably strong winds and heavy rain to the UK. As a summer storm, its impacts were amplified by the fact that trees were in full leaf, acting as sails and making them more susceptible to being uprooted or shedding branches. This led to significant disruption across road and rail networks, particularly in Scotland and Northern England, where amber wind warnings were in force. Gusts reached 60-70 mph in exposed coastal locations and 40-50 mph inland.
The storm caused power outages for tens of thousands of properties, with the Highlands, Aberdeenshire, and Moray being particularly hard hit. Disruption to ferry services was also widespread, isolating some island communities during the peak holiday season. The heavy rainfall associated with Floris also caused localized surface water flooding, complicating travel conditions further.
While not as powerful as winter storms like Éowyn, Floris was notable for its timing. Summer storms pose unique challenges for forecasters and emergency planners due to the higher volume of outdoor events and holiday traffic. The event underscored the changing nature of UK weather patterns, with severe low-pressure systems becoming a risk year-round.
Storm Floris arrived in early August 2025, bringing unseasonably strong winds and heavy rain to the UK. As a summer storm, its impacts were amplified by the fact that trees were in full leaf, acting as sails and making them more susceptible to being uprooted or shedding branches. This led to significant disruption across road and rail networks, particularly in Scotland and Northern England, where amber wind warnings were in force. Gusts reached 60-70 mph in exposed coastal locations and 40-50 mph inland.
The storm caused power outages for tens of thousands of properties, with the Highlands, Aberdeenshire, and Moray being particularly hard hit. Disruption to ferry services was also widespread, isolating some island communities during the peak holiday season. The heavy rainfall associated with Floris also caused localized surface water flooding, complicating travel conditions further.
While not as powerful as winter storms like Éowyn, Floris was notable for its timing. Summer storms pose unique challenges for forecasters and emergency planners due to the higher volume of outdoor events and holiday traffic. The event underscored the changing nature of UK weather patterns, with severe low-pressure systems becoming a risk year-round.
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Éowyn
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2024/25 | Wind | 24 Jan 2025 |
Storm Éowyn was a significant windstorm that impacted the UK in late January 2025, marking the most impactful wind event in over a decade for parts of the country. A rare red weather warning for wind was issued by the Met Office for Northern Ireland and the Central Belt of Scotland, signaling a danger to life. Wind gusts exceeded 80 mph widely in exposed areas, with a peak gust of 100 mph recorded at Drumalbin, Lanarkshire. The storm underwent explosive cyclogenesis, rapidly deepening as it approached the UK, which intensified the wind field significantly.
The impact on infrastructure was widespread and severe. Transport networks were paralyzed, with all rail services in Scotland suspended and major trunk roads closed due to fallen trees and overturned vehicles. Over 1,000 flights were cancelled, and ferry services were disrupted. Power outages affected approximately one million homes at the peak of the storm, with some communities in Scotland and Northern Ireland remaining off-grid for several days. Tragically, the storm resulted in fatalities due to falling trees, highlighting the extreme nature of the winds.
In addition to the wind, the storm brought heavy rain and coastal surges, though the primary hazard was the damaging gusts. The timing of the storm, arriving during a period of already unsettled weather, exacerbated the impacts, as the ground was saturated and trees were weakened. The event served as a major test for emergency services and utility companies, reinforcing the importance of the colour-coded warning system in communicating severe risk to the public.
Storm Éowyn was a significant windstorm that impacted the UK in late January 2025, marking the most impactful wind event in over a decade for parts of the country. A rare red weather warning for wind was issued by the Met Office for Northern Ireland and the Central Belt of Scotland, signaling a danger to life. Wind gusts exceeded 80 mph widely in exposed areas, with a peak gust of 100 mph recorded at Drumalbin, Lanarkshire. The storm underwent explosive cyclogenesis, rapidly deepening as it approached the UK, which intensified the wind field significantly.
The impact on infrastructure was widespread and severe. Transport networks were paralyzed, with all rail services in Scotland suspended and major trunk roads closed due to fallen trees and overturned vehicles. Over 1,000 flights were cancelled, and ferry services were disrupted. Power outages affected approximately one million homes at the peak of the storm, with some communities in Scotland and Northern Ireland remaining off-grid for several days. Tragically, the storm resulted in fatalities due to falling trees, highlighting the extreme nature of the winds.
In addition to the wind, the storm brought heavy rain and coastal surges, though the primary hazard was the damaging gusts. The timing of the storm, arriving during a period of already unsettled weather, exacerbated the impacts, as the ground was saturated and trees were weakened. The event served as a major test for emergency services and utility companies, reinforcing the importance of the colour-coded warning system in communicating severe risk to the public.
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Darragh
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2024/25 | Wind | 6-7 Dec 2024 |
Storm Darragh, the fourth named storm of the 2023/2024 storm season, brought very
strong winds to western parts of England and Wales in early December. The Met Office
issued a red warning for wind covering West Wales and both coasts of the Bristol Channel,
with winds gusting at 60 to 70Kt (69 to 81mph) or higher in these areas. Wind gusts were
broadly comparable with storm Isha on 21 January 2024 but overall slightly less severe
than storm Eunice on 18 February 2022. In comparison to Darragh, in relatively recent
observations the storm of 12 February 2014 was much more severe.
Arriving two weeks after storm Bert, storm Darragh also brought heavy rain to western
areas, with a further 50 to 100mm falling across upland areas of Wales from 6th to 7th,
leading to further concern about flooding in areas previously affected by storm Bert.
A number of deaths were reported over the weekend as Storm Darragh impacted the UK, and
over 2.3 million customers lost power during the storm. A major incident was declared by Dyfed-
Powys Police covering Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys with may fallen
trees. A unit on Llandudno Pier (Conwy) was ripped off its foundations by the storm, while a roof
was ripped off Pentre Chapel in the village of Mochdre, near Newtown, Powys. Flight cancellations
and go-arounds were reported at many UK airports, including Bristol and Heathrow, with airports
in southern Wales closed during the red warning. Most rail services in Wales were closed and in
Scotland a tree fell onto a train between Girvan and Ayr. Some rail services in England were also
disrupted while the M48 Severn Bridge was closed. Domestic football and rugby matches in Wales
were also cancelled. London’s Royal Parks were closed including the Winter Wonderland
attraction in Hyde Park. In Cornwall, nine cows were reported killed after a power cable came
down at a farm, and 22 people were stranded in a forest in North Yorkshire after fallen trees and
power lines blocked their exit.
Storm Darragh, the fourth named storm of the 2023/2024 storm season, brought very
strong winds to western parts of England and Wales in early December. The Met Office
issued a red warning for wind covering West Wales and both coasts of the Bristol Channel,
with winds gusting at 60 to 70Kt (69 to 81mph) or higher in these areas. Wind gusts were
broadly comparable with storm Isha on 21 January 2024 but overall slightly less severe
than storm Eunice on 18 February 2022. In comparison to Darragh, in relatively recent
observations the storm of 12 February 2014 was much more severe.
Arriving two weeks after storm Bert, storm Darragh also brought heavy rain to western
areas, with a further 50 to 100mm falling across upland areas of Wales from 6th to 7th,
leading to further concern about flooding in areas previously affected by storm Bert.
A number of deaths were reported over the weekend as Storm Darragh impacted the UK, and
over 2.3 million customers lost power during the storm. A major incident was declared by Dyfed-
Powys Police covering Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys with may fallen
trees. A unit on Llandudno Pier (Conwy) was ripped off its foundations by the storm, while a roof
was ripped off Pentre Chapel in the village of Mochdre, near Newtown, Powys. Flight cancellations
and go-arounds were reported at many UK airports, including Bristol and Heathrow, with airports
in southern Wales closed during the red warning. Most rail services in Wales were closed and in
Scotland a tree fell onto a train between Girvan and Ayr. Some rail services in England were also
disrupted while the M48 Severn Bridge was closed. Domestic football and rugby matches in Wales
were also cancelled. London’s Royal Parks were closed including the Winter Wonderland
attraction in Hyde Park. In Cornwall, nine cows were reported killed after a power cable came
down at a farm, and 22 people were stranded in a forest in North Yorkshire after fallen trees and
power lines blocked their exit.
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Conall
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2024/25 | Rain/Flood | 27 Nov 2024 |
Storm Bert, 22 to 25 November 2024 and storm Conall, 26 to
27 November
A deep Atlantic low pressure system, named Storm Bert, brought a spell of extremely wet
and windy weather in late November. The weekend of Saturday 23rd to Sunday 24th was
exceptionally wet across South Wales and south-west England with over 150mm falling in
the wettest upland areas. Around three-quarters of the whole-month average rain fell in a
swathe from Gwent to Wiltshire to Northamptonshire. Storm Bert also brought some very
strong winds, particularly across south-west England with gusts exceeding 60Kt (69mph),
even for some inland locations. On 23 November the UK recorded its wettest calendar day
– as an average across the whole country – since 3 October 2020.
Storm Conall brought a further 30 to 50mm of rain falling on already very wet ground in a
swathe along the South Coast from south Devon to Surrey and Kent, accompanied by
some strong winds.
Storm Bert was a multi-hazard storm which brought heavy rain, strong winds and snow across
many parts of the UK. Tragically a number of deaths were reported over the of the weekend as
Storm Bert impacted the UK. Although some impacts were reported from the strong winds and
snow, the heavy rain brought the greatest impacts with localised flooding in all regions of the UK.
Storm Bert, 22 to 25 November 2024 and storm Conall, 26 to
27 November
A deep Atlantic low pressure system, named Storm Bert, brought a spell of extremely wet
and windy weather in late November. The weekend of Saturday 23rd to Sunday 24th was
exceptionally wet across South Wales and south-west England with over 150mm falling in
the wettest upland areas. Around three-quarters of the whole-month average rain fell in a
swathe from Gwent to Wiltshire to Northamptonshire. Storm Bert also brought some very
strong winds, particularly across south-west England with gusts exceeding 60Kt (69mph),
even for some inland locations. On 23 November the UK recorded its wettest calendar day
– as an average across the whole country – since 3 October 2020.
Storm Conall brought a further 30 to 50mm of rain falling on already very wet ground in a
swathe along the South Coast from south Devon to Surrey and Kent, accompanied by
some strong winds.
Storm Bert was a multi-hazard storm which brought heavy rain, strong winds and snow across
many parts of the UK. Tragically a number of deaths were reported over the of the weekend as
Storm Bert impacted the UK. Although some impacts were reported from the strong winds and
snow, the heavy rain brought the greatest impacts with localised flooding in all regions of the UK.
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Bert
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2024/25 | Rain/Flood | 22-25 Nov 2024 |
Storm Bert, 22 to 25 November 2024 and storm Conall, 26 to
27 November
A deep Atlantic low pressure system, named Storm Bert, brought a spell of extremely wet
and windy weather in late November. The weekend of Saturday 23rd to Sunday 24th was
exceptionally wet across South Wales and south-west England with over 150mm falling in
the wettest upland areas. Around three-quarters of the whole-month average rain fell in a
swathe from Gwent to Wiltshire to Northamptonshire. Storm Bert also brought some very
strong winds, particularly across south-west England with gusts exceeding 60Kt (69mph),
even for some inland locations. On 23 November the UK recorded its wettest calendar day
– as an average across the whole country – since 3 October 2020.
Storm Conall brought a further 30 to 50mm of rain falling on already very wet ground in a
swathe along the South Coast from south Devon to Surrey and Kent, accompanied by
some strong winds.
Storm Bert was a multi-hazard storm which brought heavy rain, strong winds and snow across
many parts of the UK. Tragically a number of deaths were reported over the of the weekend as
Storm Bert impacted the UK. Although some impacts were reported from the strong winds and
snow, the heavy rain brought the greatest impacts with localised flooding in all regions of the UK.
Storm Bert, 22 to 25 November 2024 and storm Conall, 26 to
27 November
A deep Atlantic low pressure system, named Storm Bert, brought a spell of extremely wet
and windy weather in late November. The weekend of Saturday 23rd to Sunday 24th was
exceptionally wet across South Wales and south-west England with over 150mm falling in
the wettest upland areas. Around three-quarters of the whole-month average rain fell in a
swathe from Gwent to Wiltshire to Northamptonshire. Storm Bert also brought some very
strong winds, particularly across south-west England with gusts exceeding 60Kt (69mph),
even for some inland locations. On 23 November the UK recorded its wettest calendar day
– as an average across the whole country – since 3 October 2020.
Storm Conall brought a further 30 to 50mm of rain falling on already very wet ground in a
swathe along the South Coast from south Devon to Surrey and Kent, accompanied by
some strong winds.
Storm Bert was a multi-hazard storm which brought heavy rain, strong winds and snow across
many parts of the UK. Tragically a number of deaths were reported over the of the weekend as
Storm Bert impacted the UK. Although some impacts were reported from the strong winds and
snow, the heavy rain brought the greatest impacts with localised flooding in all regions of the UK.
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Ashley
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2024/25 | Wind | 20-21 Oct 2024 |
Storm Ashley, the first named storm of the 2024/25 season, brought wet and windy weather
to the UK in late October with the strongest winds across north-western areas. This was a
powerful, although not exceptional, Atlantic autumn storm.
The storm brought travel disruption to the worst affected areas in the north and west. Ferry
services in western Scotland and Northern Ireland were cancelled and dozens of flights cancelled
at Belfast City Airport due to strong winds. In Scotland, some rail services were cancelled or had
speed restrictions in place. Large waves battered exposed coastlines with beach material thrown
up, and over 200 homes in north-east Scotland experienced loss of power. The Great South Run
in Portsmouth, Hampshire was cancelled because of safety concerns.
Storm Ashley, the first named storm of the 2024/25 season, brought wet and windy weather
to the UK in late October with the strongest winds across north-western areas. This was a
powerful, although not exceptional, Atlantic autumn storm.
The storm brought travel disruption to the worst affected areas in the north and west. Ferry
services in western Scotland and Northern Ireland were cancelled and dozens of flights cancelled
at Belfast City Airport due to strong winds. In Scotland, some rail services were cancelled or had
speed restrictions in place. Large waves battered exposed coastlines with beach material thrown
up, and over 200 homes in north-east Scotland experienced loss of power. The Great South Run
in Portsmouth, Hampshire was cancelled because of safety concerns.
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Lilian
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2023/24 | Wind | 22-23 Aug 2024 |
Storm Lilian was the 12th and final named storm of the 2023-2024 storm season, the first
time ‘L’ has been reached making this the most named storms in a season since the
scheme was introduced in 2015. Lilian was the most significant August windstorm to affect
the UK since storms Ellen and Francis in late August 2020, bringing strong winds and
heavy rain to northern England and Wales, and parts of Scotland.
Storm Lilian brought travel disruption to parts of the UK on Friday, ahead of the bank holiday
weekend. Tens of thousands of homes experienced power cuts. Three stages at the Leeds
Festival were closed due to strong winds and tents were damaged, while the Creamfields music
festival in Cheshire was also delayed. A number of flights at Heathrow were cancelled and the
M48 Severn ridge in Gloucestershire was temporarily closed.
Storm Lilian was the 12th and final named storm of the 2023-2024 storm season, the first
time ‘L’ has been reached making this the most named storms in a season since the
scheme was introduced in 2015. Lilian was the most significant August windstorm to affect
the UK since storms Ellen and Francis in late August 2020, bringing strong winds and
heavy rain to northern England and Wales, and parts of Scotland.
Storm Lilian brought travel disruption to parts of the UK on Friday, ahead of the bank holiday
weekend. Tens of thousands of homes experienced power cuts. Three stages at the Leeds
Festival were closed due to strong winds and tents were damaged, while the Creamfields music
festival in Cheshire was also delayed. A number of flights at Heathrow were cancelled and the
M48 Severn ridge in Gloucestershire was temporarily closed.
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Kathleen
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2023/24 | Wind | 6-7 Apr 2024 |
Storm Kathleen was the 11th named storm of the 2023-2024 storm season. Kathleen was a
particularly deep area of low pressure for the time of year, bringing strong winds gusting
widely at over 50Kt around coastlines in the west and north and over 60Kt in some
locations. This was an unusually severe storm for this time in spring; storm Kathleen and
storm Noa on 12 April 2023 were the most significant April windstorms to affect the UK
since April 2013.
The Irish National Met Service, Met Éireann, named Storm Kathleen after computer
programming pioneer Kathleen McNulty from County Donegal and crystallographer Dame
Kathleen Lonsdale from County Kildare.
Flights were cancelled at airports including Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and
Belfast City. Ferry services were also disrupted and in Northern Ireland there were impacts from
fallen trees and power outages, with damage to the roof of the Titanic Belfast Museum.
Storm Kathleen was the 11th named storm of the 2023-2024 storm season. Kathleen was a
particularly deep area of low pressure for the time of year, bringing strong winds gusting
widely at over 50Kt around coastlines in the west and north and over 60Kt in some
locations. This was an unusually severe storm for this time in spring; storm Kathleen and
storm Noa on 12 April 2023 were the most significant April windstorms to affect the UK
since April 2013.
The Irish National Met Service, Met Éireann, named Storm Kathleen after computer
programming pioneer Kathleen McNulty from County Donegal and crystallographer Dame
Kathleen Lonsdale from County Kildare.
Flights were cancelled at airports including Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and
Belfast City. Ferry services were also disrupted and in Northern Ireland there were impacts from
fallen trees and power outages, with damage to the roof of the Titanic Belfast Museum.
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Jocelyn
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2023/24 | Wind | 23-24 Jan 2024 |
Storms Isha and Jocelyn, the ninth and tenth named storms of the 2023-2024 storm season,
arrived in quick succession in late January 2024. The storms were influenced by a powerful
jet stream which was intensified by a large contrast in temperature across North America
caused by a pool of cold air over Canada and the United States sinking south. Storm Isha
brought widespread strong winds, particularly across the northern half of the UK, on 21 to
22 January 2024, where winds gusted at 60 to 70Kt (69 to 81mph), including a gust of 86Kt
(99mph) in Northumberland. The Met Office issued an extensive amber warning covering
over half of the UK’s land area, while an overnight red warning for wind was issued for
parts of north-east Scotland. In terms of widespread gusts across the UK overall, Isha was
the most significant major wind storm to affect the UK since storm Eunice on 18 February
2022.
Storm Jocelyn, named by the Irish meteorological service Met Éireann, was less severe for
the UK overall, but wind gusts were still very strong across northern areas. Cairngorm
Summit recorded a gust of 122Kt (140mph).
Storm Isha brough widespread impacts, with numerous reports of fallen trees and damage to
buildings. Two people died in Scotland and Northern Ireland when their cars hit fallen trees.
Hundreds of thousands of properties in Scotland, Northern Ireland, north-west England and Wales
experienced loss of power. There was widespread transport disruption to road, rail and air. All train
services across Scotland were suspended. Dozens of flights were re-routed or cancelled with
some flights to the UK diverted to France, Germany or the Netherlands. A section of the M6
motorway, and the A66 trans-Pennine link were closed, while a number of high-sided vehicles
were overturned by the winds. Many ferry services were also cancelled. Operations at the
Sellafield nuclear site were temporarily suspended. Flooding affected parts of Cumbria and North
Wales, and in the Lake District two fell walkers were rescued by Mountain Rescue volunteers in a
major operation.
Storm Jocelyn caused further disruption although wind impacts were generally less than for storm
Isha. However, this storm hampered clear-up and recovery operations in the aftermath of the
earlier storm.
Storms Isha and Jocelyn, the ninth and tenth named storms of the 2023-2024 storm season,
arrived in quick succession in late January 2024. The storms were influenced by a powerful
jet stream which was intensified by a large contrast in temperature across North America
caused by a pool of cold air over Canada and the United States sinking south. Storm Isha
brought widespread strong winds, particularly across the northern half of the UK, on 21 to
22 January 2024, where winds gusted at 60 to 70Kt (69 to 81mph), including a gust of 86Kt
(99mph) in Northumberland. The Met Office issued an extensive amber warning covering
over half of the UK’s land area, while an overnight red warning for wind was issued for
parts of north-east Scotland. In terms of widespread gusts across the UK overall, Isha was
the most significant major wind storm to affect the UK since storm Eunice on 18 February
2022.
Storm Jocelyn, named by the Irish meteorological service Met Éireann, was less severe for
the UK overall, but wind gusts were still very strong across northern areas. Cairngorm
Summit recorded a gust of 122Kt (140mph).
Storm Isha brough widespread impacts, with numerous reports of fallen trees and damage to
buildings. Two people died in Scotland and Northern Ireland when their cars hit fallen trees.
Hundreds of thousands of properties in Scotland, Northern Ireland, north-west England and Wales
experienced loss of power. There was widespread transport disruption to road, rail and air. All train
services across Scotland were suspended. Dozens of flights were re-routed or cancelled with
some flights to the UK diverted to France, Germany or the Netherlands. A section of the M6
motorway, and the A66 trans-Pennine link were closed, while a number of high-sided vehicles
were overturned by the winds. Many ferry services were also cancelled. Operations at the
Sellafield nuclear site were temporarily suspended. Flooding affected parts of Cumbria and North
Wales, and in the Lake District two fell walkers were rescued by Mountain Rescue volunteers in a
major operation.
Storm Jocelyn caused further disruption although wind impacts were generally less than for storm
Isha. However, this storm hampered clear-up and recovery operations in the aftermath of the
earlier storm.
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Isha
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2023/24 | Wind | 21-22 Jan 2024 |
Storm Isha was primarily a wind storm, bringing gusts of over 90mph to parts of the UK. However, it also brought heavy rain to Cumbria and Scotland, exacerbating the wet conditions left by Storm Henk. The winds were so severe that operations at the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria were suspended as a precautionary measure—a rare operational decision that highlights the potential for extreme weather to disrupt critical national infrastructure.
While the flooding was less widespread than Henk, the storm caused significant coastal impacts with high waves and storm surges. It served as a reminder that "flooding" is often part of a compound event, striking alongside damaging winds and power outages to complicate the recovery effort.
Storm Isha was primarily a wind storm, bringing gusts of over 90mph to parts of the UK. However, it also brought heavy rain to Cumbria and Scotland, exacerbating the wet conditions left by Storm Henk. The winds were so severe that operations at the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria were suspended as a precautionary measure—a rare operational decision that highlights the potential for extreme weather to disrupt critical national infrastructure.
While the flooding was less widespread than Henk, the storm caused significant coastal impacts with high waves and storm surges. It served as a reminder that "flooding" is often part of a compound event, striking alongside damaging winds and power outages to complicate the recovery effort.
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Henk
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2023/24 | Rain/Flood | 2 Jan 2024 |
Following a wet autumn and a series of minor storms, Storm Henk hit in early January 2024. The ground was already completely saturated. The heavy rain caused widespread flooding across the Midlands and the South of England. The River Trent reached near-record levels, and the Thames flooded communities from Oxfordshire down to the outskirts of London.
Over 1,800 properties were flooded. In a visual demonstration of the river's power, a "party boat" that had been moored on the Thames for decades was sunk at its moorings by the force of the debris-laden flow. The event reignited the debate about the maintenance of river channels and the funding for flood defences, coming as it did at the start of an election year.
Following a wet autumn and a series of minor storms, Storm Henk hit in early January 2024. The ground was already completely saturated. The heavy rain caused widespread flooding across the Midlands and the South of England. The River Trent reached near-record levels, and the Thames flooded communities from Oxfordshire down to the outskirts of London.
Over 1,800 properties were flooded. In a visual demonstration of the river's power, a "party boat" that had been moored on the Thames for decades was sunk at its moorings by the force of the debris-laden flow. The event reignited the debate about the maintenance of river channels and the funding for flood defences, coming as it did at the start of an election year.
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Gerrit
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2023/24 | Wind & Rain | 27-28 Dec 2023 |
Storm Gerrit brought damaging winds and heavy rain to the UK from 27 to 28 December
with Wales, north-west England and Scotland worst affected. In the most exposed
locations, winds gusted at over 70Kt (81mph) while heavy rain led to increased flooding
concerns. There was heavy snow across parts of Highland Scotland and a mini-tornado in
Greater Manchester. This storm contributed to the generally prolonged, very wet and
unsettled spell of weather lasting through much of December.
Storm Gerrit caused severe travel disruption to the rail network and on roads, with many people
travelling after Christmas. In Scotland numerous rail services were delayed due to strong winds
and speed restrictions, landslips, flooding, trees on the lines, while a tree hit a train on the
Dumbarton and the Dundee to Glasgow line. Huge crowds were stranded at London’s King’s
Cross Station after the East Coast Main Line was closed beyond Newcastle. A number of
motorists were stranded for several hours on the A9 due to snow and many other roads were
affected by flooding, fallen trees and power lines. The M48 Severn Bridge was closed due to high
winds and flooding and fallen trees also affected travel across Wales. Thousands of properties
experienced loss of power, with residents in north-east Scotland and Shetland worst affected. In
Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, a major incident was declared after around a hundred homes
were damaged by a mini tornado. With concerns about flooding increasing, temporary flood
barriers were installed along parts of the River Severn at Ironbridge, Shropshire and Bewdley,
Worcestershire.
Storm Gerrit brought damaging winds and heavy rain to the UK from 27 to 28 December
with Wales, north-west England and Scotland worst affected. In the most exposed
locations, winds gusted at over 70Kt (81mph) while heavy rain led to increased flooding
concerns. There was heavy snow across parts of Highland Scotland and a mini-tornado in
Greater Manchester. This storm contributed to the generally prolonged, very wet and
unsettled spell of weather lasting through much of December.
Storm Gerrit caused severe travel disruption to the rail network and on roads, with many people
travelling after Christmas. In Scotland numerous rail services were delayed due to strong winds
and speed restrictions, landslips, flooding, trees on the lines, while a tree hit a train on the
Dumbarton and the Dundee to Glasgow line. Huge crowds were stranded at London’s King’s
Cross Station after the East Coast Main Line was closed beyond Newcastle. A number of
motorists were stranded for several hours on the A9 due to snow and many other roads were
affected by flooding, fallen trees and power lines. The M48 Severn Bridge was closed due to high
winds and flooding and fallen trees also affected travel across Wales. Thousands of properties
experienced loss of power, with residents in north-east Scotland and Shetland worst affected. In
Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, a major incident was declared after around a hundred homes
were damaged by a mini tornado. With concerns about flooding increasing, temporary flood
barriers were installed along parts of the River Severn at Ironbridge, Shropshire and Bewdley,
Worcestershire.
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Fergus
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2023/24 | Wind | 10 Dec 2023 |
Storms Elin and Fergus, arriving in rapid succession, brought strong winds and heavy rain
to the UK over the weekend of 9 to 10 December. These storms formed part of an unsettled,
mild, wet and windy spell of weather to affect the UK from a succession of low pressure
systems and rain-bearing fronts. Elin and Fergus were named by the Irish National Met
Service, Met Éireann, with the worst weather impacts occurring across the Republic of
Ireland. The storms also caused localized impacts in the UK, with flooding a particular
concern due to the saturated ground following the wet autumn in many areas. Numerous
flood warnings were in place for major rivers such as the Severn and Ouse with the
ongoing risk of groundwater flooding.
Storms Elin and Fergus, arriving in rapid succession, brought strong winds and heavy rain
to the UK over the weekend of 9 to 10 December. These storms formed part of an unsettled,
mild, wet and windy spell of weather to affect the UK from a succession of low pressure
systems and rain-bearing fronts. Elin and Fergus were named by the Irish National Met
Service, Met Éireann, with the worst weather impacts occurring across the Republic of
Ireland. The storms also caused localized impacts in the UK, with flooding a particular
concern due to the saturated ground following the wet autumn in many areas. Numerous
flood warnings were in place for major rivers such as the Severn and Ouse with the
ongoing risk of groundwater flooding.
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Elin
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2023/24 | Wind | 9 Dec 2023 |
Storms Elin and Fergus, arriving in rapid succession, brought strong winds and heavy rain
to the UK over the weekend of 9 to 10 December. These storms formed part of an unsettled,
mild, wet and windy spell of weather to affect the UK from a succession of low pressure
systems and rain-bearing fronts. Elin and Fergus were named by the Irish National Met
Service, Met Éireann, with the worst weather impacts occurring across the Republic of
Ireland. The storms also caused localized impacts in the UK, with flooding a particular
concern due to the saturated ground following the wet autumn in many areas. Numerous
flood warnings were in place for major rivers such as the Severn and Ouse with the
ongoing risk of groundwater flooding.
Storms Elin and Fergus, arriving in rapid succession, brought strong winds and heavy rain
to the UK over the weekend of 9 to 10 December. These storms formed part of an unsettled,
mild, wet and windy spell of weather to affect the UK from a succession of low pressure
systems and rain-bearing fronts. Elin and Fergus were named by the Irish National Met
Service, Met Éireann, with the worst weather impacts occurring across the Republic of
Ireland. The storms also caused localized impacts in the UK, with flooding a particular
concern due to the saturated ground following the wet autumn in many areas. Numerous
flood warnings were in place for major rivers such as the Severn and Ouse with the
ongoing risk of groundwater flooding.
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Debi
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2023/24 | Wind | 12-13 Nov 2023 |
Storm Debi, named by the Irish National Met Service, Met Éireann, brought strong winds
and heavy rain to the UK on 13 November with parts of Northern Ireland, south-west
Scotland, north-west England and North Wales worst affected. The strongest winds were
around Irish Sea coasts with gusts in exposed locations exceeding 60Kt (69mph). In
addition to the strong winds, storm Debi and associated fronts brought a further spell of
very wet weather with 30 to 50mm of rain falling widely and over 100mm across upland
areas of north-west England. This was a notable, but not exceptional, autumn storm for the
UK, but as the fourth named storm of the 2023-2024 storm season, contributed to a
generally wet, stormy and unsettled spell of weather affecting the UK through the autumn.
The worst weather impacts from storm Debi were across the Republic of Ireland where a red
weather warning was issued, and 100,000 homes and businesses lost power. In the UK, there
was some localized transport disruption with some road closures and disruption to rail, air and
ferry services. Flights were cancelled at several airports, including at least 50 flights to and from
London Heathrow, while a number of fallen trees resulted in rail cancellations. Large waves
battered Irish Sea coasts. This storm brought further heavy rain and strong winds to parts of
Northern Ireland which was still recovering from flooding following earlier wet weather.
Storm Debi, named by the Irish National Met Service, Met Éireann, brought strong winds
and heavy rain to the UK on 13 November with parts of Northern Ireland, south-west
Scotland, north-west England and North Wales worst affected. The strongest winds were
around Irish Sea coasts with gusts in exposed locations exceeding 60Kt (69mph). In
addition to the strong winds, storm Debi and associated fronts brought a further spell of
very wet weather with 30 to 50mm of rain falling widely and over 100mm across upland
areas of north-west England. This was a notable, but not exceptional, autumn storm for the
UK, but as the fourth named storm of the 2023-2024 storm season, contributed to a
generally wet, stormy and unsettled spell of weather affecting the UK through the autumn.
The worst weather impacts from storm Debi were across the Republic of Ireland where a red
weather warning was issued, and 100,000 homes and businesses lost power. In the UK, there
was some localized transport disruption with some road closures and disruption to rail, air and
ferry services. Flights were cancelled at several airports, including at least 50 flights to and from
London Heathrow, while a number of fallen trees resulted in rail cancellations. Large waves
battered Irish Sea coasts. This storm brought further heavy rain and strong winds to parts of
Northern Ireland which was still recovering from flooding following earlier wet weather.
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Ciarán
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2023/24 | Wind | 1-2 Nov 2023 |
Storm Ciarán was an exceptionally severe storm for the time of year, bringing damaging
winds across northern France and the Channel Islands which bore the brunt on the
southern flank of the storm. Winds across northern France and the Channel Islands from
storm Ciarán were comparable in severity with those experienced in the south-east of
England during the ‘Great Storm’ of 16 October 1987. While Ciarán also brought very
strong winds to the South Coast, with gusts of 60 to 70Kt (69 to 81mph), the location of the
storm track meant that the worst impacts occurred to the south across the English
Channel. For the UK, recorded wind speeds were fairly typical for a major Atlantic storm.
Storm Ciarán was also an exceptionally deep area of low pressure (with the central
pressure tending to correspond with the intensity of the storm). Culdrose (Cornwall) and St
Catherine’s Point (Isle of Wight) recorded 953.6hPa, England’s lowest November pressure
on record. Ciarán also brought further significant and unwelcome heavy rainfall on top of
persistent wet weather through much of October.
The worst of the impacts from storm Ciarán occurred across Northern France and the Channel
Islands. Had this storm tracked further north with the strongest winds affecting the UK, it would
have been comparable to the ‘Great Storm’ of October 1987. However, major advances in the
ability to forecast severe storms have taken place in the last 30+ years, together with greatly
improved communication of warnings – facilitated by the storm naming scheme. This allows
mitigating actions to be taken well in advance – as demonstrated by the red warnings issued for
storms Eunice (February 2022) and Arwen (November 2021) and amber warnings issued for
Ciarán.
The Channel Islands and northern France experienced the worst weather impacts. In the Channel
Islands were numerous fallen trees and significant damage to buildings, with a tornado reportedly
affecting eastern parts of Jersey during the height of the storm together with large hail. Jersey’s
Met Service issued a red weather warning, schools and shops were closed and a major incident
declared. In northern France, homes were damaged, while rail services and flights were cancelled,
and a reported 1.2 million people were without electricity. Across western Europe more widely,
heavy rain and flooding linked to storm Ciarán reportedly led to at least 13 deaths.
In the UK, the storm caused major transport disruption with the port of Dover temporarily closed
and ferry services cancelled more widely. Flights and rail services were also cancelled, with the
Great Western Line closed both west of St Austell, Cornwall, and between Exeter and Taunton
(Somerset). Many commuters were advised to work from home. Hundreds of schools were shut
and almost 150,000 homes were left without power. Large waves battered the South Coast with
several vehicles swept into the sea and a major incident declared in Hampshire and the Isle of
Wight. Storm Ciarán exacerbated existing flooding problems with many rivers bursting their banks.
At West Bay in Dorset, a section of cliff collapsed into the sea. In Surrey, storm Ciarán caused a
power outage at three water treatment plants leaving thousands without a water supply.
Storm Ciarán was an exceptionally severe storm for the time of year, bringing damaging
winds across northern France and the Channel Islands which bore the brunt on the
southern flank of the storm. Winds across northern France and the Channel Islands from
storm Ciarán were comparable in severity with those experienced in the south-east of
England during the ‘Great Storm’ of 16 October 1987. While Ciarán also brought very
strong winds to the South Coast, with gusts of 60 to 70Kt (69 to 81mph), the location of the
storm track meant that the worst impacts occurred to the south across the English
Channel. For the UK, recorded wind speeds were fairly typical for a major Atlantic storm.
Storm Ciarán was also an exceptionally deep area of low pressure (with the central
pressure tending to correspond with the intensity of the storm). Culdrose (Cornwall) and St
Catherine’s Point (Isle of Wight) recorded 953.6hPa, England’s lowest November pressure
on record. Ciarán also brought further significant and unwelcome heavy rainfall on top of
persistent wet weather through much of October.
The worst of the impacts from storm Ciarán occurred across Northern France and the Channel
Islands. Had this storm tracked further north with the strongest winds affecting the UK, it would
have been comparable to the ‘Great Storm’ of October 1987. However, major advances in the
ability to forecast severe storms have taken place in the last 30+ years, together with greatly
improved communication of warnings – facilitated by the storm naming scheme. This allows
mitigating actions to be taken well in advance – as demonstrated by the red warnings issued for
storms Eunice (February 2022) and Arwen (November 2021) and amber warnings issued for
Ciarán.
The Channel Islands and northern France experienced the worst weather impacts. In the Channel
Islands were numerous fallen trees and significant damage to buildings, with a tornado reportedly
affecting eastern parts of Jersey during the height of the storm together with large hail. Jersey’s
Met Service issued a red weather warning, schools and shops were closed and a major incident
declared. In northern France, homes were damaged, while rail services and flights were cancelled,
and a reported 1.2 million people were without electricity. Across western Europe more widely,
heavy rain and flooding linked to storm Ciarán reportedly led to at least 13 deaths.
In the UK, the storm caused major transport disruption with the port of Dover temporarily closed
and ferry services cancelled more widely. Flights and rail services were also cancelled, with the
Great Western Line closed both west of St Austell, Cornwall, and between Exeter and Taunton
(Somerset). Many commuters were advised to work from home. Hundreds of schools were shut
and almost 150,000 homes were left without power. Large waves battered the South Coast with
several vehicles swept into the sea and a major incident declared in Hampshire and the Isle of
Wight. Storm Ciarán exacerbated existing flooding problems with many rivers bursting their banks.
At West Bay in Dorset, a section of cliff collapsed into the sea. In Surrey, storm Ciarán caused a
power outage at three water treatment plants leaving thousands without a water supply.
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Babet
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2023/24 | Rain/Flood | 18-21 Oct 2023 |
Storm Babet was an unusual system; a "blocking high" over Scandinavia prevented the low pressure from moving east, causing it to stall over Scotland for days. The resulting rainfall was catastrophic for the county of Angus. Two red warnings for rain were issued. The town of Brechin was the epicentre.
The flood defences in Brechin, which had been built in 2016 to a "1-in-200 year" standard, were overtopped. Residents were ordered to evacuate as the River South Esk surged over the walls. The failure of such modern defences was a shock to the community and the engineering world, raising serious questions about whether current design standards are sufficient for the rapidly changing climate. Seven people died across the UK during the storm.
Storm Babet was an unusual system; a "blocking high" over Scandinavia prevented the low pressure from moving east, causing it to stall over Scotland for days. The resulting rainfall was catastrophic for the county of Angus. Two red warnings for rain were issued. The town of Brechin was the epicentre.
The flood defences in Brechin, which had been built in 2016 to a "1-in-200 year" standard, were overtopped. Residents were ordered to evacuate as the River South Esk surged over the walls. The failure of such modern defences was a shock to the community and the engineering world, raising serious questions about whether current design standards are sufficient for the rapidly changing climate. Seven people died across the UK during the storm.
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Agnes
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2023/24 | Wind | 27-28 Sep 2023 |
Storm Agnes was the first named storm of the 2023-2024 storm season (which begins in
September). Agnes was an intense area of low pressure enhanced by energy from Tropical
Storm Ophelia which affected the north-east coast of the US and caused serious flooding in
New York. Fortunately, Agnes was weakening by the time it reached the UK, but
nevertheless it brought strong winds and heavy rain, with gusts of over 50Kt (58mph). A
gust of 73Kt (84mph) was recorded at Capel Curig (Conwy), the equal-highest September
gust for Wales on record.
Storm Agnes caused disruption to Irish Sea ferry services. There were some power outages, trees
felled and disruption on roads in Cumbria and south-west Scotland, while flights were delayed at
Belfast City Airport. However, for the UK overall, weather impacts from the storm were relatively
modest.
Storm Agnes was the first named storm of the 2023-2024 storm season (which begins in
September). Agnes was an intense area of low pressure enhanced by energy from Tropical
Storm Ophelia which affected the north-east coast of the US and caused serious flooding in
New York. Fortunately, Agnes was weakening by the time it reached the UK, but
nevertheless it brought strong winds and heavy rain, with gusts of over 50Kt (58mph). A
gust of 73Kt (84mph) was recorded at Capel Curig (Conwy), the equal-highest September
gust for Wales on record.
Storm Agnes caused disruption to Irish Sea ferry services. There were some power outages, trees
felled and disruption on roads in Cumbria and south-west Scotland, while flights were delayed at
Belfast City Airport. However, for the UK overall, weather impacts from the storm were relatively
modest.
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Betty
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2022/23 | Wind | 18-19 Aug 2023 |
Storm Betty brought strong winds and heavy rain to western parts of the UK overnight 18
to 19 August 2023, with the strongest winds around Irish Sea coasts. This was the second
time two named storms (Antoni and Betty) have occurred in August since storm naming
was introduced in autumn 2015; the other occasion was storms Ellen and Francis in late
August 2020. Winds gusted at over 50Kt (58mph) in some exposed western locations. This
storm - like Antoni a fortnight earlier – was not especially severe for the time of year but it
did bring some particularly wet weather to Northern Ireland.
Impacts in the UK were fairly limited, but across Ireland over 70,000 homes and businesses
experienced power cuts as winds damaged the electricity network, and some trees were felled.
Storm Betty brought strong winds and heavy rain to western parts of the UK overnight 18
to 19 August 2023, with the strongest winds around Irish Sea coasts. This was the second
time two named storms (Antoni and Betty) have occurred in August since storm naming
was introduced in autumn 2015; the other occasion was storms Ellen and Francis in late
August 2020. Winds gusted at over 50Kt (58mph) in some exposed western locations. This
storm - like Antoni a fortnight earlier – was not especially severe for the time of year but it
did bring some particularly wet weather to Northern Ireland.
Impacts in the UK were fairly limited, but across Ireland over 70,000 homes and businesses
experienced power cuts as winds damaged the electricity network, and some trees were felled.
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Antoni
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2022/23 | Wind | 5 Aug 2023 |
Storm Antoni brought strong winds and heavy rain to parts of England, Wales and Northern
Ireland on 5 August 2023. The strongest winds were across South Wales and south-west
England, with Berry Head (Devon) recording a gust of 68Kt (78mph). While the storm
brought unseasonably wet and windy weather, this was not an especially severe storm for
the time of year; storms Ellen and Francis in late August 2020 were much more significant
August storms to affect the UK.
The wet and windy weather caused various impacts with a number of events affected or cancelled,
including Plymouth Pride, Brighton Pride and ‘Stompin’ on the Quomps’ in Dorset. The storm
caused transport disruption with the Great Western Railway advising passengers not to travel
between Exeter and Penzance due to fallen trees on the line. A number of residents were
evacuated from their homes in Loftus and Carlin How, North Yorkshire due to flooding.
Storm Antoni brought strong winds and heavy rain to parts of England, Wales and Northern
Ireland on 5 August 2023. The strongest winds were across South Wales and south-west
England, with Berry Head (Devon) recording a gust of 68Kt (78mph). While the storm
brought unseasonably wet and windy weather, this was not an especially severe storm for
the time of year; storms Ellen and Francis in late August 2020 were much more significant
August storms to affect the UK.
The wet and windy weather caused various impacts with a number of events affected or cancelled,
including Plymouth Pride, Brighton Pride and ‘Stompin’ on the Quomps’ in Dorset. The storm
caused transport disruption with the Great Western Railway advising passengers not to travel
between Exeter and Penzance due to fallen trees on the line. A number of residents were
evacuated from their homes in Loftus and Carlin How, North Yorkshire due to flooding.
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Noa
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2022/23 | Wind | 12 Apr 2023 |
Storm Noa on 12 April 2023 was the second named storm of the 2022/2023 storm season.
The storm was named by Meteo-France and brought widespread gusts of over 50Kt around
coastlines of England and Wales. This was an unusually severe storm for the time of year;
the most significant April wind storm to affect England and Wales since April 2013.
A number of trees and power lines were brought down, with hundreds of homes across south-west
England and south Wales left without power. The storm caused some disruption to road and rail
travel, with the M48 Severn Bridge closed due to strong winds. A member of the public was
seriously injured by falling scaffolding in Fareham, Hampshire. Huge waves from the Atlantic
affected exposed western coastlines.
Storm Noa on 12 April 2023 was the second named storm of the 2022/2023 storm season.
The storm was named by Meteo-France and brought widespread gusts of over 50Kt around
coastlines of England and Wales. This was an unusually severe storm for the time of year;
the most significant April wind storm to affect England and Wales since April 2013.
A number of trees and power lines were brought down, with hundreds of homes across south-west
England and south Wales left without power. The storm caused some disruption to road and rail
travel, with the M48 Severn Bridge closed due to strong winds. A member of the public was
seriously injured by falling scaffolding in Fareham, Hampshire. Huge waves from the Atlantic
affected exposed western coastlines.
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Otto
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2022/23 | Wind | 17 Feb 2023 |
Storm Otto on 17 February 2023 was the first named storm of the 2022/2023 storm season.
The storm was named by the Danish Meteorological Institute and brought gusts of over
60Kt to parts of northern and eastern Scotland and north-east England. The storm tracked
rapidly eastwards across northern Scotland before moving across the North Sea toward
Norway. This was a fairly typical Atlantic winter storm for the UK.
Thousands of homes across northern Scotland experienced power cuts overnight 16th to 17th.
The storm caused transport disruption, with trains, buses and ferry services delayed or cancelled,
and fallen trees blocked many routes in Aberdeenshire. There was some damage to buildings and
vehicles and over 100 schools were closed in Aberdeenshire. These impacts were fairly typical for
a named winter storm. Storm Otto then continued east where it caused further weather impacts to
southern Norway and Sweden, and northern Denmark.
Storm Otto on 17 February 2023 was the first named storm of the 2022/2023 storm season.
The storm was named by the Danish Meteorological Institute and brought gusts of over
60Kt to parts of northern and eastern Scotland and north-east England. The storm tracked
rapidly eastwards across northern Scotland before moving across the North Sea toward
Norway. This was a fairly typical Atlantic winter storm for the UK.
Thousands of homes across northern Scotland experienced power cuts overnight 16th to 17th.
The storm caused transport disruption, with trains, buses and ferry services delayed or cancelled,
and fallen trees blocked many routes in Aberdeenshire. There was some damage to buildings and
vehicles and over 100 schools were closed in Aberdeenshire. These impacts were fairly typical for
a named winter storm. Storm Otto then continued east where it caused further weather impacts to
southern Norway and Sweden, and northern Denmark.
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Franklin
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2021/22 | Rain/Flood | 20-21 Feb 2022 |
February 2022 saw three named storms in a week: Dudley, Eunice, and Franklin. While Eunice was primarily a wind event (with a record 122mph gust), Franklin brought the rain. The cumulative effect of the storms led to severe flooding along the River Severn. In Bewdley, the temporary flood barriers—which had successfully protected the town in previous years—were breached.
The water poured over the barriers, flooding the town centre for the third time in three years. This repeated flooding has had a demoralizing effect on the community and businesses in Bewdley, leading to calls for a permanent, more resilient solution. The event underscored the difficulty of managing flood risk in historic river towns where space for defences is limited.
February 2022 saw three named storms in a week: Dudley, Eunice, and Franklin. While Eunice was primarily a wind event (with a record 122mph gust), Franklin brought the rain. The cumulative effect of the storms led to severe flooding along the River Severn. In Bewdley, the temporary flood barriers—which had successfully protected the town in previous years—were breached.
The water poured over the barriers, flooding the town centre for the third time in three years. This repeated flooding has had a demoralizing effect on the community and businesses in Bewdley, leading to calls for a permanent, more resilient solution. The event underscored the difficulty of managing flood risk in historic river towns where space for defences is limited.
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Eunice
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2021/22 | Wind | 18 Feb 2022 |
Three named storms affected the UK within the space of a week, the first time this has
occurred since storm naming was introduced in 2015/2016. Two rare red warnings were
issued for storm Eunice, the most severe and damaging storm to affect England and Wales
since February 2014. Winds gusted at over 70Kt (81mph) in exposed coastal locations and
a gust of 106Kt (122mph) was recorded at Needles Old Battery, Isle of Wight, setting a new
England gust speed record. Winds gusted widely at over 60Kt (69mph) across southern
England. These storms formed part of a turbulent spell of wet and windy weather for the
UK, associated with a powerful jet stream. Storms Dudley and Franklin also brought
significant weather impacts.
Storm Eunice brought major weather impacts. Four people died in the UK and Ireland as a result
of falling trees. Over a million homes were left without power as strong winds brought down trees,
with ongoing power cuts lasting several days. Schools and businesses were closed across Wales
and the worst affected areas of England. There was major transport disruption, with trains
cancelled, roads were blocked by fallen trees and there were a number of overturned lorries e.g.
on the M4 in south Wales. Several hundred flights in the UK were cancelled and many aircraft
struggled to land in the strong winds. The Port of Dover was temporarily closed to all shipping, and
the Humber bridge and both Severn bridges were closed for the first time in their history. There
were widespread reports of structural damage. Roofs were torn off several buildings, the top of a
church spire in Wells, Somerset was blown down and the Millennium Dome in London was
damaged. Thousands of trees were felled – including large mature trees such as a local landmark
tree in Bude, Cornwall, and at National Trust properties. Large waves, together with a storm surge
on top of high spring tides battered western and southern coastlines and the Severn Estuary. For
the first time, the whole of the Welsh Coastline was highlighted as being at severe risk of flooding.
Further north, there was also significant transport disruption in parts of Scotland and northern
England from snow.
Storms Dudley and Franklin also brought impacts. Storm Dudley resulted in loss of power for
thousands of homes across parts of Cumbria, Yorkshire and Lancashire, and rail lines heading
north to Glasgow and Edinburgh were disrupted. The strong winds from Franklin hampered clean-
up operations following Eunice. The persistent heavy rain from the successive storms, together
with snow at higher levels, brought significant flooding problems in parts of England, Wales and
Northern Ireland. Three sites on the Rivers Severn, Mersey and Derwent recorded their highest
ever levels. Around 400 properties were flooded, with severe flood warnings issued for several
major rivers including the Severn. In Yorkshire, the River Wharfe flooded the railway lines at
Rotherham Central station, disrupting transport.
Fortunately, severe coastal flooding in the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary was avoided as
defences held, and the storm surge did not coincide with high tide, in some places by only 90
minutes.
Three named storms affected the UK within the space of a week, the first time this has
occurred since storm naming was introduced in 2015/2016. Two rare red warnings were
issued for storm Eunice, the most severe and damaging storm to affect England and Wales
since February 2014. Winds gusted at over 70Kt (81mph) in exposed coastal locations and
a gust of 106Kt (122mph) was recorded at Needles Old Battery, Isle of Wight, setting a new
England gust speed record. Winds gusted widely at over 60Kt (69mph) across southern
England. These storms formed part of a turbulent spell of wet and windy weather for the
UK, associated with a powerful jet stream. Storms Dudley and Franklin also brought
significant weather impacts.
Storm Eunice brought major weather impacts. Four people died in the UK and Ireland as a result
of falling trees. Over a million homes were left without power as strong winds brought down trees,
with ongoing power cuts lasting several days. Schools and businesses were closed across Wales
and the worst affected areas of England. There was major transport disruption, with trains
cancelled, roads were blocked by fallen trees and there were a number of overturned lorries e.g.
on the M4 in south Wales. Several hundred flights in the UK were cancelled and many aircraft
struggled to land in the strong winds. The Port of Dover was temporarily closed to all shipping, and
the Humber bridge and both Severn bridges were closed for the first time in their history. There
were widespread reports of structural damage. Roofs were torn off several buildings, the top of a
church spire in Wells, Somerset was blown down and the Millennium Dome in London was
damaged. Thousands of trees were felled – including large mature trees such as a local landmark
tree in Bude, Cornwall, and at National Trust properties. Large waves, together with a storm surge
on top of high spring tides battered western and southern coastlines and the Severn Estuary. For
the first time, the whole of the Welsh Coastline was highlighted as being at severe risk of flooding.
Further north, there was also significant transport disruption in parts of Scotland and northern
England from snow.
Storms Dudley and Franklin also brought impacts. Storm Dudley resulted in loss of power for
thousands of homes across parts of Cumbria, Yorkshire and Lancashire, and rail lines heading
north to Glasgow and Edinburgh were disrupted. The strong winds from Franklin hampered clean-
up operations following Eunice. The persistent heavy rain from the successive storms, together
with snow at higher levels, brought significant flooding problems in parts of England, Wales and
Northern Ireland. Three sites on the Rivers Severn, Mersey and Derwent recorded their highest
ever levels. Around 400 properties were flooded, with severe flood warnings issued for several
major rivers including the Severn. In Yorkshire, the River Wharfe flooded the railway lines at
Rotherham Central station, disrupting transport.
Fortunately, severe coastal flooding in the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary was avoided as
defences held, and the storm surge did not coincide with high tide, in some places by only 90
minutes.
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Dudley
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2021/22 | Wind | 16-17 Feb 2022 |
Three named storms affected the UK within the space of a week, the first time this has
occurred since storm naming was introduced in 2015/2016. Two rare red warnings were
issued for storm Eunice, the most severe and damaging storm to affect England and Wales
since February 2014. Winds gusted at over 70Kt (81mph) in exposed coastal locations and
a gust of 106Kt (122mph) was recorded at Needles Old Battery, Isle of Wight, setting a new
England gust speed record. Winds gusted widely at over 60Kt (69mph) across southern
England. These storms formed part of a turbulent spell of wet and windy weather for the
UK, associated with a powerful jet stream. Storms Dudley and Franklin also brought
significant weather impacts.
Storm Eunice brought major weather impacts. Four people died in the UK and Ireland as a result
of falling trees. Over a million homes were left without power as strong winds brought down trees,
with ongoing power cuts lasting several days. Schools and businesses were closed across Wales
and the worst affected areas of England. There was major transport disruption, with trains
cancelled, roads were blocked by fallen trees and there were a number of overturned lorries e.g.
on the M4 in south Wales. Several hundred flights in the UK were cancelled and many aircraft
struggled to land in the strong winds. The Port of Dover was temporarily closed to all shipping, and
the Humber bridge and both Severn bridges were closed for the first time in their history. There
were widespread reports of structural damage. Roofs were torn off several buildings, the top of a
church spire in Wells, Somerset was blown down and the Millennium Dome in London was
damaged. Thousands of trees were felled – including large mature trees such as a local landmark
tree in Bude, Cornwall, and at National Trust properties. Large waves, together with a storm surge
on top of high spring tides battered western and southern coastlines and the Severn Estuary. For
the first time, the whole of the Welsh Coastline was highlighted as being at severe risk of flooding.
Further north, there was also significant transport disruption in parts of Scotland and northern
England from snow.
Storms Dudley and Franklin also brought impacts. Storm Dudley resulted in loss of power for
thousands of homes across parts of Cumbria, Yorkshire and Lancashire, and rail lines heading
north to Glasgow and Edinburgh were disrupted. The strong winds from Franklin hampered clean-
up operations following Eunice. The persistent heavy rain from the successive storms, together
with snow at higher levels, brought significant flooding problems in parts of England, Wales and
Northern Ireland. Three sites on the Rivers Severn, Mersey and Derwent recorded their highest
ever levels. Around 400 properties were flooded, with severe flood warnings issued for several
major rivers including the Severn. In Yorkshire, the River Wharfe flooded the railway lines at
Rotherham Central station, disrupting transport.
Fortunately, severe coastal flooding in the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary was avoided as
defences held, and the storm surge did not coincide with high tide, in some places by only 90
minutes.
Three named storms affected the UK within the space of a week, the first time this has
occurred since storm naming was introduced in 2015/2016. Two rare red warnings were
issued for storm Eunice, the most severe and damaging storm to affect England and Wales
since February 2014. Winds gusted at over 70Kt (81mph) in exposed coastal locations and
a gust of 106Kt (122mph) was recorded at Needles Old Battery, Isle of Wight, setting a new
England gust speed record. Winds gusted widely at over 60Kt (69mph) across southern
England. These storms formed part of a turbulent spell of wet and windy weather for the
UK, associated with a powerful jet stream. Storms Dudley and Franklin also brought
significant weather impacts.
Storm Eunice brought major weather impacts. Four people died in the UK and Ireland as a result
of falling trees. Over a million homes were left without power as strong winds brought down trees,
with ongoing power cuts lasting several days. Schools and businesses were closed across Wales
and the worst affected areas of England. There was major transport disruption, with trains
cancelled, roads were blocked by fallen trees and there were a number of overturned lorries e.g.
on the M4 in south Wales. Several hundred flights in the UK were cancelled and many aircraft
struggled to land in the strong winds. The Port of Dover was temporarily closed to all shipping, and
the Humber bridge and both Severn bridges were closed for the first time in their history. There
were widespread reports of structural damage. Roofs were torn off several buildings, the top of a
church spire in Wells, Somerset was blown down and the Millennium Dome in London was
damaged. Thousands of trees were felled – including large mature trees such as a local landmark
tree in Bude, Cornwall, and at National Trust properties. Large waves, together with a storm surge
on top of high spring tides battered western and southern coastlines and the Severn Estuary. For
the first time, the whole of the Welsh Coastline was highlighted as being at severe risk of flooding.
Further north, there was also significant transport disruption in parts of Scotland and northern
England from snow.
Storms Dudley and Franklin also brought impacts. Storm Dudley resulted in loss of power for
thousands of homes across parts of Cumbria, Yorkshire and Lancashire, and rail lines heading
north to Glasgow and Edinburgh were disrupted. The strong winds from Franklin hampered clean-
up operations following Eunice. The persistent heavy rain from the successive storms, together
with snow at higher levels, brought significant flooding problems in parts of England, Wales and
Northern Ireland. Three sites on the Rivers Severn, Mersey and Derwent recorded their highest
ever levels. Around 400 properties were flooded, with severe flood warnings issued for several
major rivers including the Severn. In Yorkshire, the River Wharfe flooded the railway lines at
Rotherham Central station, disrupting transport.
Fortunately, severe coastal flooding in the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary was avoided as
defences held, and the storm surge did not coincide with high tide, in some places by only 90
minutes.
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Corrie
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2021/22 | Wind | 30-31 Jan 2022 |
Storms Malik and Corrie, arriving in quick succession, brought damaging north-westerly
winds to northern Scotland and north-east England. Malik, named by the Danish
Meteorological Institute, brought widespread wind gusts of over 60Kt (69mph), and was
one of the ten most significant winter storms to affect the UK since the storm naming
system was introduced for the 2015/2016 season. Corrie, arriving only 36 hours later,
brought further damaging winds, with gusts reaching 80Kt (92mph) at Stornoway Airport
(Western Isles) and 79Kt (91mph) at Inverbervie (Kincardineshire).
Two people were killed by falling trees in Staffordshire and Aberdeen due to storm Malik. There
were widespread reports of structural damage with falling bricks and debris, and the roof of a
house was blown off in Gateshead. Falling trees resulted in loss of power supplies to tens of
thousands of homes in areas such as Aberdeenshire, Northumberland and County Durham,
although the extent of the damage was not as significant as from storm Arwen in late November.
There was major disruption to rail services in north-east England and Scotland, and difficult driving
conditions with a number of overturned lorries. Ferry sailings in Scotland were delayed or
cancelled. Several schools in Aberdeenshire, the Highlands and Moray were closed due to storm
damage or power outages.
Storms Malik and Corrie, arriving in quick succession, brought damaging north-westerly
winds to northern Scotland and north-east England. Malik, named by the Danish
Meteorological Institute, brought widespread wind gusts of over 60Kt (69mph), and was
one of the ten most significant winter storms to affect the UK since the storm naming
system was introduced for the 2015/2016 season. Corrie, arriving only 36 hours later,
brought further damaging winds, with gusts reaching 80Kt (92mph) at Stornoway Airport
(Western Isles) and 79Kt (91mph) at Inverbervie (Kincardineshire).
Two people were killed by falling trees in Staffordshire and Aberdeen due to storm Malik. There
were widespread reports of structural damage with falling bricks and debris, and the roof of a
house was blown off in Gateshead. Falling trees resulted in loss of power supplies to tens of
thousands of homes in areas such as Aberdeenshire, Northumberland and County Durham,
although the extent of the damage was not as significant as from storm Arwen in late November.
There was major disruption to rail services in north-east England and Scotland, and difficult driving
conditions with a number of overturned lorries. Ferry sailings in Scotland were delayed or
cancelled. Several schools in Aberdeenshire, the Highlands and Moray were closed due to storm
damage or power outages.
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Malik
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2021/22 | Wind | 29 Jan 2022 |
Storms Malik and Corrie, arriving in quick succession, brought damaging north-westerly
winds to northern Scotland and north-east England. Malik, named by the Danish
Meteorological Institute, brought widespread wind gusts of over 60Kt (69mph), and was
one of the ten most significant winter storms to affect the UK since the storm naming
system was introduced for the 2015/2016 season. Corrie, arriving only 36 hours later,
brought further damaging winds, with gusts reaching 80Kt (92mph) at Stornoway Airport
(Western Isles) and 79Kt (91mph) at Inverbervie (Kincardineshire).
Two people were killed by falling trees in Staffordshire and Aberdeen due to storm Malik. There
were widespread reports of structural damage with falling bricks and debris, and the roof of a
house was blown off in Gateshead. Falling trees resulted in loss of power supplies to tens of
thousands of homes in areas such as Aberdeenshire, Northumberland and County Durham,
although the extent of the damage was not as significant as from storm Arwen in late November.
There was major disruption to rail services in north-east England and Scotland, and difficult driving
conditions with a number of overturned lorries. Ferry sailings in Scotland were delayed or
cancelled. Several schools in Aberdeenshire, the Highlands and Moray were closed due to storm
damage or power outages.
Storms Malik and Corrie, arriving in quick succession, brought damaging north-westerly
winds to northern Scotland and north-east England. Malik, named by the Danish
Meteorological Institute, brought widespread wind gusts of over 60Kt (69mph), and was
one of the ten most significant winter storms to affect the UK since the storm naming
system was introduced for the 2015/2016 season. Corrie, arriving only 36 hours later,
brought further damaging winds, with gusts reaching 80Kt (92mph) at Stornoway Airport
(Western Isles) and 79Kt (91mph) at Inverbervie (Kincardineshire).
Two people were killed by falling trees in Staffordshire and Aberdeen due to storm Malik. There
were widespread reports of structural damage with falling bricks and debris, and the roof of a
house was blown off in Gateshead. Falling trees resulted in loss of power supplies to tens of
thousands of homes in areas such as Aberdeenshire, Northumberland and County Durham,
although the extent of the damage was not as significant as from storm Arwen in late November.
There was major disruption to rail services in north-east England and Scotland, and difficult driving
conditions with a number of overturned lorries. Ferry sailings in Scotland were delayed or
cancelled. Several schools in Aberdeenshire, the Highlands and Moray were closed due to storm
damage or power outages.
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Barra
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2021/22 | Wind | 7-8 Dec 2021 |
Storm Barra brought strong winds and heavy rain across the UK from 7 to 8 December
2021. Winds gusted at 60 to 70Kt (69 to 81mph) in exposed coastal locations, with the
highest gust of 75Kt (86mph) at Aberdaron, Gwynedd. Storm Barra brought severe,
although not exceptional, weather conditions to the UK. However, this was a much more
extreme storm for Ireland, with Met Eireann, the Irish national meteorological service,
issuing a red warning for wind for Counties Kerry and Cork.
Deep Atlantic winter storms normally track rapidly eastward across the UK, clearing into
the North Sea, but, unusually, this storm remained over the UK throughout 8th December,
gradually weakening as the low pressure centred filled.
Storm Barra caused significant weather impacts across Ireland, including widespread power
outages, but the storm had weakened by the time it reached the UK, so weather impacts were
generally less. Nevertheless, the storm hampered efforts to reconnect the remaining properties
which had lost power as a result of storm Arwen 11 days earlier. Some snow fell across upland
areas in the north, causing difficult driving conditions. Large waves battered exposed coastlines,
with damage to Aberystwyth promenade, while Isle of Wight ferry services were cancelled.
Storm Barra brought strong winds and heavy rain across the UK from 7 to 8 December
2021. Winds gusted at 60 to 70Kt (69 to 81mph) in exposed coastal locations, with the
highest gust of 75Kt (86mph) at Aberdaron, Gwynedd. Storm Barra brought severe,
although not exceptional, weather conditions to the UK. However, this was a much more
extreme storm for Ireland, with Met Eireann, the Irish national meteorological service,
issuing a red warning for wind for Counties Kerry and Cork.
Deep Atlantic winter storms normally track rapidly eastward across the UK, clearing into
the North Sea, but, unusually, this storm remained over the UK throughout 8th December,
gradually weakening as the low pressure centred filled.
Storm Barra caused significant weather impacts across Ireland, including widespread power
outages, but the storm had weakened by the time it reached the UK, so weather impacts were
generally less. Nevertheless, the storm hampered efforts to reconnect the remaining properties
which had lost power as a result of storm Arwen 11 days earlier. Some snow fell across upland
areas in the north, causing difficult driving conditions. Large waves battered exposed coastlines,
with damage to Aberystwyth promenade, while Isle of Wight ferry services were cancelled.
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Arwen
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2021/22 | Wind | 26-27 Nov 2021 |
Storm Arwen brought severe winds across the UK overnight 26 to 27 November 2021, with
the Met Office issuing a red warning for wind. The developing storm, tracking south to the
north-east of the UK, brought northerly winds gusting widely at over 60Kt (69mph). The
highest gust speed was 85Kt (98mph) at Brizlee Wood, Northumberland. This was one of
the most powerful and damaging winter storms of the latest decade.
Three people died when they were hit by fallen trees in Cumbria, Aberdeenshire and Northern
Ireland. Thousands of trees were felled across the north of the UK – including large mature trees –
leading to major disruption. The unusual direction of the strongest winds - northerly as oppose to
prevailing westerly – may have been an additional factor influencing the number of trees brought
down. More than one million homes experienced a loss of power as falling trees brought down
power lines, with over 100,000 homes subsequently experiencing several days without power. Rail
passengers in Aberdeenshire became stuck on a train overnight and many rail services were
cancelled due to trees on the line.
The strong winds also brought various reports of structural damage to buildings. There was severe
disruption on roads with fallen trees blocking roads, overturned vehicles due to high winds and
snow accumulations across the Pennines. Ferry services between Scotland and Northern Ireland
were cancelled. Lying snow caused significant disruption across parts of the Pennines, with 15cm
of lying snow in Buxton, Derbyshire. Schools were closed for two days across Aberdeenshire in
the aftermath of the storm. The National Trust reported the loss of many mature trees, including 50
trees at Bodnant Gardens, Conwy. The storm brought large waves and dangerous conditions
around the UK, particularly along the north east coastline. Sadly, hundreds of grey seal pups were
lost from beaches along the North Sea coast.
Storm Arwen brought severe winds across the UK overnight 26 to 27 November 2021, with
the Met Office issuing a red warning for wind. The developing storm, tracking south to the
north-east of the UK, brought northerly winds gusting widely at over 60Kt (69mph). The
highest gust speed was 85Kt (98mph) at Brizlee Wood, Northumberland. This was one of
the most powerful and damaging winter storms of the latest decade.
Three people died when they were hit by fallen trees in Cumbria, Aberdeenshire and Northern
Ireland. Thousands of trees were felled across the north of the UK – including large mature trees –
leading to major disruption. The unusual direction of the strongest winds - northerly as oppose to
prevailing westerly – may have been an additional factor influencing the number of trees brought
down. More than one million homes experienced a loss of power as falling trees brought down
power lines, with over 100,000 homes subsequently experiencing several days without power. Rail
passengers in Aberdeenshire became stuck on a train overnight and many rail services were
cancelled due to trees on the line.
The strong winds also brought various reports of structural damage to buildings. There was severe
disruption on roads with fallen trees blocking roads, overturned vehicles due to high winds and
snow accumulations across the Pennines. Ferry services between Scotland and Northern Ireland
were cancelled. Lying snow caused significant disruption across parts of the Pennines, with 15cm
of lying snow in Buxton, Derbyshire. Schools were closed for two days across Aberdeenshire in
the aftermath of the storm. The National Trust reported the loss of many mature trees, including 50
trees at Bodnant Gardens, Conwy. The storm brought large waves and dangerous conditions
around the UK, particularly along the north east coastline. Sadly, hundreds of grey seal pups were
lost from beaches along the North Sea coast.
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Evert
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2020/21 | Wind | 30 Jul 2021 |
Southern and south-west England experienced some unusually strong winds for the time
of year from storm Evert. Winds gusted widely at over 40Kt (46mph).
The storm brought travel disruption across south-west England with difficult conditions on the
roads. Holidaymakers experienced an uncomfortable night in busy campsites during the school
summer holiday season with the strong winds flattening some tents. Large waves caused
dangerous conditions on beaches.
Southern and south-west England experienced some unusually strong winds for the time
of year from storm Evert. Winds gusted widely at over 40Kt (46mph).
The storm brought travel disruption across south-west England with difficult conditions on the
roads. Holidaymakers experienced an uncomfortable night in busy campsites during the school
summer holiday season with the strong winds flattening some tents. Large waves caused
dangerous conditions on beaches.
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Darcy
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2020/21 | Snow | 6-8 Feb 2021 |
Severe winter weather and storm Darcy, February 2021
The UK experienced a week of severe winter weather from 7 to 13 February, with easterly
winds drawing a bitterly cold airflow from eastern Europe. Storm Darcy brought some
strong winds and heavy snow to parts of south-east England on 7th, while persistent snow
showers resulted in significant accumulations across eastern England and Scotland.
Daytime temperatures struggled to rise above freezing, and, combined with the wind,
resulted in severe wind-chill, particularly on the exposed east coast. Much of eastern
Scotland experienced deep lying snow with depths in some places of 20 to 30cm or more.
11th/12th February was a bitterly cold night with temperatures of -10 to -15°C across
eastern Scotland, and three stations falling below -20°C. At Braemar, -23.0°C made this the
UK’s lowest temperature since December 1995.
Snow and ice caused widespread travel disruption, with roads closed across many eastern coastal
counties; Kent and Essex were particularly affected by deep snow. Hazardous conditions made
driving conditions difficult with several accidents. There were also train cancellations. A number of
schools had to close across the south-east and Lincolnshire and several Covid vaccination centres
were also shut. A kitesurfer died on a beach in Suffolk. Scotland was also affected by deep lying
snow, with transport disruption and school closures, and the harbour at Nairn was frozen over.
There was deep lying snow across Scotland’s mountains, with large accumulations and severe
drifting. The Stevenson screen at the weather station at Cairngorm Chairlift (663masl) was buried
in snow, and an extreme avalanche risk was reported in the Pentland Hills south of Edinburgh.
Several impressive igloos were built by members of the public.
Severe winter weather and storm Darcy, February 2021
The UK experienced a week of severe winter weather from 7 to 13 February, with easterly
winds drawing a bitterly cold airflow from eastern Europe. Storm Darcy brought some
strong winds and heavy snow to parts of south-east England on 7th, while persistent snow
showers resulted in significant accumulations across eastern England and Scotland.
Daytime temperatures struggled to rise above freezing, and, combined with the wind,
resulted in severe wind-chill, particularly on the exposed east coast. Much of eastern
Scotland experienced deep lying snow with depths in some places of 20 to 30cm or more.
11th/12th February was a bitterly cold night with temperatures of -10 to -15°C across
eastern Scotland, and three stations falling below -20°C. At Braemar, -23.0°C made this the
UK’s lowest temperature since December 1995.
Snow and ice caused widespread travel disruption, with roads closed across many eastern coastal
counties; Kent and Essex were particularly affected by deep snow. Hazardous conditions made
driving conditions difficult with several accidents. There were also train cancellations. A number of
schools had to close across the south-east and Lincolnshire and several Covid vaccination centres
were also shut. A kitesurfer died on a beach in Suffolk. Scotland was also affected by deep lying
snow, with transport disruption and school closures, and the harbour at Nairn was frozen over.
There was deep lying snow across Scotland’s mountains, with large accumulations and severe
drifting. The Stevenson screen at the weather station at Cairngorm Chairlift (663masl) was buried
in snow, and an extreme avalanche risk was reported in the Pentland Hills south of Edinburgh.
Several impressive igloos were built by members of the public.
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Christoph
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2020/21 | Rain/Flood | 19-22 Jan 2021 |
Storm Christoph hit the UK in January 2021, bringing heavy rain and snowmelt. The flooding affected Greater Manchester (particularly Didsbury and Northenden) and North Wales. What made this event unique was the context: it occurred during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and a national lockdown.
Emergency services faced the unprecedented challenge of evacuating thousands of people while trying to maintain social distancing and prevent the spread of the virus. Evacuation centres had to be set up with COVID-secure protocols. In Didsbury, the anxiety was palpable as the River Mersey came within centimetres of overtopping the flood basins. Fortunately, the defences just held, preventing a catastrophic inundation of thousands of homes, though many properties were still flooded by groundwater and surface runoff.
Storm Christoph hit the UK in January 2021, bringing heavy rain and snowmelt. The flooding affected Greater Manchester (particularly Didsbury and Northenden) and North Wales. What made this event unique was the context: it occurred during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and a national lockdown.
Emergency services faced the unprecedented challenge of evacuating thousands of people while trying to maintain social distancing and prevent the spread of the virus. Evacuation centres had to be set up with COVID-secure protocols. In Didsbury, the anxiety was palpable as the River Mersey came within centimetres of overtopping the flood basins. Fortunately, the defences just held, preventing a catastrophic inundation of thousands of homes, though many properties were still flooded by groundwater and surface runoff.
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Bella
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2020/21 | Wind & Rain | 26-27 Dec 2020 |
Storm Bella was the second named storm of the 2020/2021 season. Bella was a large, deep
area of low pressure dominating the North Atlantic, bringing persistent heavy rain across
western Scotland on 26 December, with heavy rain and very strong winds sweeping across
England and Wales overnight 26 to 27 December. The strongest winds were across Wales,
south-west and southern England, where this was one of the most powerful storms of the
year.
Fallen trees caused disruption to rail services in the south-west, south-east and London, while
Dover to Calais ferry services were also disrupted. Large waves battered coastlines of Wales and
southern England. Heavy rain from storm Bella, falling on already saturated ground, following wet
and unsettled weather through much of the month resulted in localised transport disruption from
flooding and a number of properties flooded in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire
and Bedfordshire. The Welsh Grand National at Chepstow was called off due to a waterlogged
course.
Storm Bella was the second named storm of the 2020/2021 season. Bella was a large, deep
area of low pressure dominating the North Atlantic, bringing persistent heavy rain across
western Scotland on 26 December, with heavy rain and very strong winds sweeping across
England and Wales overnight 26 to 27 December. The strongest winds were across Wales,
south-west and southern England, where this was one of the most powerful storms of the
year.
Fallen trees caused disruption to rail services in the south-west, south-east and London, while
Dover to Calais ferry services were also disrupted. Large waves battered coastlines of Wales and
southern England. Heavy rain from storm Bella, falling on already saturated ground, following wet
and unsettled weather through much of the month resulted in localised transport disruption from
flooding and a number of properties flooded in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire
and Bedfordshire. The Welsh Grand National at Chepstow was called off due to a waterlogged
course.
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Aiden
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2020/21 | Wind | 31 Oct 2020 |
Storm Aiden1 brought strong winds and heavy rain to the UK on 31 October 2020. The
storm was part of a spell of turbulent, wet and very windy weather from late October to
early November as a succession of deep Atlantic low pressure systems, associated with a
powerful jet stream, crossed the UK. 50 to 100mm of rain fell across western upland parts
of the UK, and winds in exposed locations gusted at over 60Kt (69mph). This was a fairly
typical spell of stormy weather for the time of year.
The strong winds and heavy rain brought travel disruption to western Scotland with many ferry
services cancelled. Large waves resulted in 33 shipping containers being lost overboard from a
vessel in the Pentland Firth, while a yacht capsized of the Isles of Scilly. There was localised
flooding on roads in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the A83 in Argyll affected by a
landslide at Rest and Be Thankful. There was some disruption to rail services, and large waves
battered exposed western coastlines.
Storm Aiden1 brought strong winds and heavy rain to the UK on 31 October 2020. The
storm was part of a spell of turbulent, wet and very windy weather from late October to
early November as a succession of deep Atlantic low pressure systems, associated with a
powerful jet stream, crossed the UK. 50 to 100mm of rain fell across western upland parts
of the UK, and winds in exposed locations gusted at over 60Kt (69mph). This was a fairly
typical spell of stormy weather for the time of year.
The strong winds and heavy rain brought travel disruption to western Scotland with many ferry
services cancelled. Large waves resulted in 33 shipping containers being lost overboard from a
vessel in the Pentland Firth, while a yacht capsized of the Isles of Scilly. There was localised
flooding on roads in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the A83 in Argyll affected by a
landslide at Rest and Be Thankful. There was some disruption to rail services, and large waves
battered exposed western coastlines.
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Francis
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2019/20 | Wind | 25 Aug 2020 |
Following a summer heatwave, Storm Francis (and the preceding Storm Ellen) brought unseasonably strong winds and heavy rain in August 2020. The storm caused significant disruption in Wales and Northern Ireland. The wet and windy conditions were particularly damaging because trees were in full leaf, leading to widespread debris and blocked drains which exacerbated surface water flooding.
One of the most striking images of the storm came from Woolacombe in Devon. A row of iconic, colourful beach huts, which had stood on the beach for years, was washed away by a combination of high spring tides and the storm surge. The huts were smashed into kindling by the waves. It was a visual symbol of the power of the sea and the increasing risk to coastal assets from more frequent and severe summer storms.
Following a summer heatwave, Storm Francis (and the preceding Storm Ellen) brought unseasonably strong winds and heavy rain in August 2020. The storm caused significant disruption in Wales and Northern Ireland. The wet and windy conditions were particularly damaging because trees were in full leaf, leading to widespread debris and blocked drains which exacerbated surface water flooding.
One of the most striking images of the storm came from Woolacombe in Devon. A row of iconic, colourful beach huts, which had stood on the beach for years, was washed away by a combination of high spring tides and the storm surge. The huts were smashed into kindling by the waves. It was a visual symbol of the power of the sea and the increasing risk to coastal assets from more frequent and severe summer storms.
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Ellen
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2019/20 | Wind | 19-20 Aug 2020 |
The UK experienced a turbulent spell of weather in late August 2020 with a strong jet
stream bringing deep areas of low pressure. Storms Ellen (19th to 21st) and Francis (25th)
brought wind gusts of 40 to 50Kt across inland areas and 50 to 60Kt across exposed
coastal locations. Wind speeds reached 69Kt (79mph) at Capel Curig, Conwy during storm
Ellen and 70Kt (81mph) at Needles Old Battery (Isle of Wight) from storm Francis. These
were two of the most notable August storms in the UK in the last 50 years.
Storm Ellen brought significant travel disruption, hundreds of homes were left without power in
Wales and the M48 Severn Bridge was closed. Rail and ferry services in west Wales were
cancelled, large waves battered exposed coastlines causing some coastal flooding and there were
reports of fallen trees (with the ground saturated and trees in full leaf at this time of year). A
number of ‘iconic’ beach huts at Woolacombe in north Devon were washed away.
Storm Francis caused further transport disruption to road and rail and further coastal flooding.
Thousands of homes were without power, there were reports of fallen trees and several campsites
were flooded. The A5 was closed in Snowdonia due to a landslide and the M48 Severn Bridge
again closed.
The UK experienced a turbulent spell of weather in late August 2020 with a strong jet
stream bringing deep areas of low pressure. Storms Ellen (19th to 21st) and Francis (25th)
brought wind gusts of 40 to 50Kt across inland areas and 50 to 60Kt across exposed
coastal locations. Wind speeds reached 69Kt (79mph) at Capel Curig, Conwy during storm
Ellen and 70Kt (81mph) at Needles Old Battery (Isle of Wight) from storm Francis. These
were two of the most notable August storms in the UK in the last 50 years.
Storm Ellen brought significant travel disruption, hundreds of homes were left without power in
Wales and the M48 Severn Bridge was closed. Rail and ferry services in west Wales were
cancelled, large waves battered exposed coastlines causing some coastal flooding and there were
reports of fallen trees (with the ground saturated and trees in full leaf at this time of year). A
number of ‘iconic’ beach huts at Woolacombe in north Devon were washed away.
Storm Francis caused further transport disruption to road and rail and further coastal flooding.
Thousands of homes were without power, there were reports of fallen trees and several campsites
were flooded. The A5 was closed in Snowdonia due to a landslide and the M48 Severn Bridge
again closed.
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Dennis
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2019/20 | Rain/Flood | 15-16 Feb 2020 |
February 2020 was the wettest February on record. It was marked by a trio of storms that hit in quick succession. Storm Ciara arrived first, causing flooding in the Calder Valley. A week later, Storm Dennis dumped more rain on the already saturated ground. The impact was severe across Wales and the Midlands. In Pontypridd, the River Taff reached its highest level in 40 years, flooding the town centre and devastating local businesses.
In Herefordshire, the River Wye reached its highest ever recorded level, surpassing historical marks from the 1800s. The flood defences in Ironbridge were compromised; the temporary barriers held back the River Severn but were pushed back by the sheer force of the water, requiring an urgent evacuation of the residents behind them. The relentless nature of the storms left communities with no time to recover between events, stretching emergency services to their limit.
February 2020 was the wettest February on record. It was marked by a trio of storms that hit in quick succession. Storm Ciara arrived first, causing flooding in the Calder Valley. A week later, Storm Dennis dumped more rain on the already saturated ground. The impact was severe across Wales and the Midlands. In Pontypridd, the River Taff reached its highest level in 40 years, flooding the town centre and devastating local businesses.
In Herefordshire, the River Wye reached its highest ever recorded level, surpassing historical marks from the 1800s. The flood defences in Ironbridge were compromised; the temporary barriers held back the River Severn but were pushed back by the sheer force of the water, requiring an urgent evacuation of the residents behind them. The relentless nature of the storms left communities with no time to recover between events, stretching emergency services to their limit.
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Ciara
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2019/20 | Wind & Rain | 8-9 Feb 2020 |
Storm Ciara was the third named storm of the 2019/2020 season and the most severe storm
of the winter season so far. Amber warnings were issued for both strong wind and heavy
rain. Winds gusted at over 60Kt widely across England and Wales and in terms of gust
speeds this was the most significant storm across England and Wales overall since 12
February 2014. Ciara also brought persistent heavy rain, particularly focussed across
upland areas of north-west England. Over a month’s rain fell across parts of West
Yorkshire in around 18 hours with several hundred properties affected by flooding.
The storm caused widespread disruption throughout the UK. Hundreds of flights were cancelled,
and rail passengers advised not to travel. Ferry services were cancelled and the Port of Dover was
closed. There were difficult driving conditions on roads and an overturned lorry on the M1; the
Humber Bridge was closed for only the second time in its history and the Dartford Crossing also
closed. Part of the M11 was also closed due to the risk of a damaged aircraft hangar blowing onto
the road. A man died in Hampshire when a tree fell on his car.
Power cuts affected over 675,000 homes. Huge waves battered exposed coastlines with waves
overtopping sea defences. Hastings lifeboat nearly capsized as it answered an emergency call at
the height of the storm. There were reports of fallen trees and flying debris, and numerous sporting
events were cancelled. Strong winds buckled a construction crane in north London and tore the
sails off a historic windmill in Burgh Le Marsh, Lincolnshire. London’s eight royal parks were
closed.
Some of the worst impacts were from flooding. There was significant flooding in North Wales at
Llanrwst in the Conwy valley. However, the worst affected areas were across the Pennines, where
flooding affected several hundred homes. In West Yorkshire, properties were flooded in the Calder
valley including Mytholmroyd and Hebden Bridge, which was previously severely flooded in
December 2015. Flooding affected the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria, with Appleby badly affected
from the River Eden.
Storm Ciara was the third named storm of the 2019/2020 season and the most severe storm
of the winter season so far. Amber warnings were issued for both strong wind and heavy
rain. Winds gusted at over 60Kt widely across England and Wales and in terms of gust
speeds this was the most significant storm across England and Wales overall since 12
February 2014. Ciara also brought persistent heavy rain, particularly focussed across
upland areas of north-west England. Over a month’s rain fell across parts of West
Yorkshire in around 18 hours with several hundred properties affected by flooding.
The storm caused widespread disruption throughout the UK. Hundreds of flights were cancelled,
and rail passengers advised not to travel. Ferry services were cancelled and the Port of Dover was
closed. There were difficult driving conditions on roads and an overturned lorry on the M1; the
Humber Bridge was closed for only the second time in its history and the Dartford Crossing also
closed. Part of the M11 was also closed due to the risk of a damaged aircraft hangar blowing onto
the road. A man died in Hampshire when a tree fell on his car.
Power cuts affected over 675,000 homes. Huge waves battered exposed coastlines with waves
overtopping sea defences. Hastings lifeboat nearly capsized as it answered an emergency call at
the height of the storm. There were reports of fallen trees and flying debris, and numerous sporting
events were cancelled. Strong winds buckled a construction crane in north London and tore the
sails off a historic windmill in Burgh Le Marsh, Lincolnshire. London’s eight royal parks were
closed.
Some of the worst impacts were from flooding. There was significant flooding in North Wales at
Llanrwst in the Conwy valley. However, the worst affected areas were across the Pennines, where
flooding affected several hundred homes. In West Yorkshire, properties were flooded in the Calder
valley including Mytholmroyd and Hebden Bridge, which was previously severely flooded in
December 2015. Flooding affected the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria, with Appleby badly affected
from the River Eden.
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Brendan
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2019/20 | Wind | 13-14 Jan 2020 |
Storms Atiyah (December 2019) and Brendan (January 2020)
Storm Atiyah was the first named storm of the 2019/2010 season. The storm was named by
Met Eireann, with the worst impacts across Ireland, but the storm also brought some very
strong winds to Wales and south-west England overnight 8 to 9 December. Storm Brendan
was a deep Atlantic low pressure system bringing strong winds and heavy rain across the
UK on 13 January 2020. This was followed by further heavy rain across England and Wales
on 14th.
Strong winds from storm Atiyah caused some fallen trees, leading to power outages and transport
disruption on Monday 9th. Large waves overtopped sea walls around coastal parts of Wales and
the south-west and ferry services were cancelled. There were also some reports of structural
damage in Cornwall. Storm Brendan brought further transport problems. Ferry services in western
Scotland were cancelled or disrupted and there were further fallen trees, rail disruption and reports
of structural damage. Large waves battered exposed coastlines in Wales, Northern Ireland and
Western Scotland. Schools in the western Isles were closed.
Storms Atiyah (December 2019) and Brendan (January 2020)
Storm Atiyah was the first named storm of the 2019/2010 season. The storm was named by
Met Eireann, with the worst impacts across Ireland, but the storm also brought some very
strong winds to Wales and south-west England overnight 8 to 9 December. Storm Brendan
was a deep Atlantic low pressure system bringing strong winds and heavy rain across the
UK on 13 January 2020. This was followed by further heavy rain across England and Wales
on 14th.
Strong winds from storm Atiyah caused some fallen trees, leading to power outages and transport
disruption on Monday 9th. Large waves overtopped sea walls around coastal parts of Wales and
the south-west and ferry services were cancelled. There were also some reports of structural
damage in Cornwall. Storm Brendan brought further transport problems. Ferry services in western
Scotland were cancelled or disrupted and there were further fallen trees, rail disruption and reports
of structural damage. Large waves battered exposed coastlines in Wales, Northern Ireland and
Western Scotland. Schools in the western Isles were closed.
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Atiyah
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2019/20 | Wind | 8-9 Dec 2019 |
Storms Atiyah (December 2019) and Brendan (January 2020)
Storm Atiyah was the first named storm of the 2019/2010 season. The storm was named by
Met Eireann, with the worst impacts across Ireland, but the storm also brought some very
strong winds to Wales and south-west England overnight 8 to 9 December. Storm Brendan
was a deep Atlantic low pressure system bringing strong winds and heavy rain across the
UK on 13 January 2020. This was followed by further heavy rain across England and Wales
on 14th.
Strong winds from storm Atiyah caused some fallen trees, leading to power outages and transport
disruption on Monday 9th. Large waves overtopped sea walls around coastal parts of Wales and
the south-west and ferry services were cancelled. There were also some reports of structural
damage in Cornwall. Storm Brendan brought further transport problems. Ferry services in western
Scotland were cancelled or disrupted and there were further fallen trees, rail disruption and reports
of structural damage. Large waves battered exposed coastlines in Wales, Northern Ireland and
Western Scotland. Schools in the western Isles were closed.
Storms Atiyah (December 2019) and Brendan (January 2020)
Storm Atiyah was the first named storm of the 2019/2010 season. The storm was named by
Met Eireann, with the worst impacts across Ireland, but the storm also brought some very
strong winds to Wales and south-west England overnight 8 to 9 December. Storm Brendan
was a deep Atlantic low pressure system bringing strong winds and heavy rain across the
UK on 13 January 2020. This was followed by further heavy rain across England and Wales
on 14th.
Strong winds from storm Atiyah caused some fallen trees, leading to power outages and transport
disruption on Monday 9th. Large waves overtopped sea walls around coastal parts of Wales and
the south-west and ferry services were cancelled. There were also some reports of structural
damage in Cornwall. Storm Brendan brought further transport problems. Ferry services in western
Scotland were cancelled or disrupted and there were further fallen trees, rail disruption and reports
of structural damage. Large waves battered exposed coastlines in Wales, Northern Ireland and
Western Scotland. Schools in the western Isles were closed.
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Hannah
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2018/19 | Wind | 27 Apr 2019 |
Storm Hannah brought some very strong winds to England and Wales overnight 26 to 27
April 2019, with exposed locations in west Wales recording gusts of over 60 Kt (69 mph).
Gusts also exceeded 60 Kt across the south and west of Ireland. For Wales, this was one of
the most significant April storms in the last 50 years.
Storm Hannah brought major disruption on roads across Wales with the M48 Severn Bridge and
A55 near Holyhead both closed. There were power cuts to over 1000 properties, reports of fallen
trees (coming into leaf at this time of year), and disruption to trains across south Wales. However,
the most severe impacts from storm Hannah were across Ireland, where a Red Warning was
issued by Met Eireann, the Irish Met Service, for parts of the south-west of Ireland.
Storm Hannah brought some very strong winds to England and Wales overnight 26 to 27
April 2019, with exposed locations in west Wales recording gusts of over 60 Kt (69 mph).
Gusts also exceeded 60 Kt across the south and west of Ireland. For Wales, this was one of
the most significant April storms in the last 50 years.
Storm Hannah brought major disruption on roads across Wales with the M48 Severn Bridge and
A55 near Holyhead both closed. There were power cuts to over 1000 properties, reports of fallen
trees (coming into leaf at this time of year), and disruption to trains across south Wales. However,
the most severe impacts from storm Hannah were across Ireland, where a Red Warning was
issued by Met Eireann, the Irish Met Service, for parts of the south-west of Ireland.
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Gareth
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2018/19 | Wind | 12-13 Mar 2019 |
The UK experienced a turbulent week of weather from 10 to 16 March 2019 as a succession
of Atlantic low pressure systems brought strong winds and heavy rain, driven by a
powerful jet stream. This spell included storm Gareth on 12 to 13 March, the seventh
named storm of the 2018/2019 winter.
Storm Gareth brought travel disruption with rail services affected across northern England and
Scotland. Ferry crossings between Dover and Calais were delayed and fallen trees blocked some
roads across Wales. Large waves battered exposed coastlines. On 16 March there were
significant flooding problems across Wales with the Conwy valley badly affected. There was also
localised flooding in parts of West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester and temporary barriers were
installed in the Midlands on the River Severn. Some flooding was also reported in York from the
River Ouse. Snow caused some further travel disruption across Scotland.
On Sunday, 10 March, a low pressure system tracking across southern England brought some
very strong winds to the southern half of the UK. Storm Gareth was a deep area of low pressure
tracking across Scotland overnight 12 to 13 March. A further area of low pressure brought some
very wet weather to western and northern areas on 14 March, with the last low of the sequence on
16 March 2019. The sequence of analysis charts below show the succession of low pressure
systems affecting the UK: 0600 UTC 10 March, 0000 UTC 13 March, 0600 UTC 14 March and
1800 UTC 16 March.
The UK experienced a turbulent week of weather from 10 to 16 March 2019 as a succession
of Atlantic low pressure systems brought strong winds and heavy rain, driven by a
powerful jet stream. This spell included storm Gareth on 12 to 13 March, the seventh
named storm of the 2018/2019 winter.
Storm Gareth brought travel disruption with rail services affected across northern England and
Scotland. Ferry crossings between Dover and Calais were delayed and fallen trees blocked some
roads across Wales. Large waves battered exposed coastlines. On 16 March there were
significant flooding problems across Wales with the Conwy valley badly affected. There was also
localised flooding in parts of West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester and temporary barriers were
installed in the Midlands on the River Severn. Some flooding was also reported in York from the
River Ouse. Snow caused some further travel disruption across Scotland.
On Sunday, 10 March, a low pressure system tracking across southern England brought some
very strong winds to the southern half of the UK. Storm Gareth was a deep area of low pressure
tracking across Scotland overnight 12 to 13 March. A further area of low pressure brought some
very wet weather to western and northern areas on 14 March, with the last low of the sequence on
16 March 2019. The sequence of analysis charts below show the succession of low pressure
systems affecting the UK: 0600 UTC 10 March, 0000 UTC 13 March, 0600 UTC 14 March and
1800 UTC 16 March.
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Freya
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2018/19 | Wind | 3-4 Mar 2019 |
Storm Freya, the sixth named storm of the 2018/2019 winter, was a rapidly deepening area
of low pressure as it crossed the UK, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to England,
Wales and southern Scotland. This storm rapidly followed another deep area of low
pressure which brought some very strong winds across Scotland.
Strong winds caused disruption on the rail network across Wales and the Midlands, and a number
of fallen trees blocked some routes for motorists. Some snow across higher levels in the north
causing hazardous driving conditions. A section of the M4 was closed because of high winds,
localised flooding affected some roads across Wales and large waves battered exposed
coastlines.
Storm Freya, the sixth named storm of the 2018/2019 winter, was a rapidly deepening area
of low pressure as it crossed the UK, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to England,
Wales and southern Scotland. This storm rapidly followed another deep area of low
pressure which brought some very strong winds across Scotland.
Strong winds caused disruption on the rail network across Wales and the Midlands, and a number
of fallen trees blocked some routes for motorists. Some snow across higher levels in the north
causing hazardous driving conditions. A section of the M4 was closed because of high winds,
localised flooding affected some roads across Wales and large waves battered exposed
coastlines.
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Erik
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2018/19 | Wind | 8-9 Feb 2019 |
Storm Erik was the fifth named storm of the 2018/2019 winter. This was a deep Atlantic low
pressure system bringing strong winds across the UK. Storm Erik was a fairly typical
winter storm - notable but not exceptional for the time of year.
A kitesurfer died in high winds off the north Devon coast and two people were killed in their
vehicles by falling trees in Devon and Wales. A tree also smashed through the roof of a double-
decker bus in Poole, Dorset but no one was hurt. Planes struggled to land at airports due to strong
winds, and in Morecambe, Lancashire a hotel was closed after a section of roof was blown off.
The storm caused widespread delays and disruption to transport.
Storm Erik was the fifth named storm of the 2018/2019 winter. This was a deep Atlantic low
pressure system bringing strong winds across the UK. Storm Erik was a fairly typical
winter storm - notable but not exceptional for the time of year.
A kitesurfer died in high winds off the north Devon coast and two people were killed in their
vehicles by falling trees in Devon and Wales. A tree also smashed through the roof of a double-
decker bus in Poole, Dorset but no one was hurt. Planes struggled to land at airports due to strong
winds, and in Morecambe, Lancashire a hotel was closed after a section of roof was blown off.
The storm caused widespread delays and disruption to transport.
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Deirdre
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2018/19 | Snow/Ice | 15-16 Dec 2018 |
Storm Deirdre was the fourth named storm of the 2018/2019 winter. The storm brought strong
winds and heavy rain to western and northern parts of the UK and snow across the Highlands.
Freezing rain caused treacherous conditions and multiple traffic accidents, particularly on the M74 and across
southern Scotland, and the A66 across the North Pennines was closed. There were further traffic incidents
across parts of England and Wales, reports of fallen trees and several hundred homes without power across
parts of Wales and Scotland. Planes had to abort landings at Manchester Airport due to strong crosswinds.
Storm Deirdre was the fourth named storm of the 2018/2019 winter. The storm brought strong
winds and heavy rain to western and northern parts of the UK and snow across the Highlands.
Freezing rain caused treacherous conditions and multiple traffic accidents, particularly on the M74 and across
southern Scotland, and the A66 across the North Pennines was closed. There were further traffic incidents
across parts of England and Wales, reports of fallen trees and several hundred homes without power across
parts of Wales and Scotland. Planes had to abort landings at Manchester Airport due to strong crosswinds.
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Callum
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2018/19 | Rain/Flood | 12-13 Oct 2018 |
In October 2018, Storm Callum brought persistent heavy rain to the west of the UK, with Wales bearing the brunt of the impact. The Brecon Beacons recorded huge rainfall totals, causing the River Towy and River Teifi to burst their banks. Carmarthenshire experienced its worst flooding in over 30 years. Tragically, a man died in a landslide caused by the sodden ground.
The agricultural impact was severe. In one heartbreaking incident, a flock of nearly 100 sheep was swept away by the swollen River Towy at Pontargothi. Farmers watched helplessly as their livestock were lost to the fast-flowing waters. The storm caused widespread travel disruption, with roads closed and rail lines blocked by landslides, highlighting the vulnerability of rural transport networks to extreme weather.
In October 2018, Storm Callum brought persistent heavy rain to the west of the UK, with Wales bearing the brunt of the impact. The Brecon Beacons recorded huge rainfall totals, causing the River Towy and River Teifi to burst their banks. Carmarthenshire experienced its worst flooding in over 30 years. Tragically, a man died in a landslide caused by the sodden ground.
The agricultural impact was severe. In one heartbreaking incident, a flock of nearly 100 sheep was swept away by the swollen River Towy at Pontargothi. Farmers watched helplessly as their livestock were lost to the fast-flowing waters. The storm caused widespread travel disruption, with roads closed and rail lines blocked by landslides, highlighting the vulnerability of rural transport networks to extreme weather.
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Bronagh
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2018/19 | Rain/Flood | 20-21 Sep 2018 |
Strong winds and heavy rain from storms Ali and Bronagh
Storm Ali brought very strong winds and heavy rain to Scotland and Northern Ireland on 19
September 2018. Storm Bronagh brought further stong winds and very heavy rain acrosss England
and Wales overnight 20 to 21 September. The storms tracked rapidly eastward across the UK,
driven by a powerful Atlantic jet stream, and continued to deepen as they moved into the North
Sea. Storm Ali brought widespread gusts in excess of 60 Kt (69mph) across the north of the UK,
making this one of the most notable storms at this time of year in recent decades. Storm Bronagh
brought some very wet weather with well over 50mm of rain recorded across upland areas of
Wales and the south Pennines. The storms marked an emphatic transition from the fine summer of
2018 to autumn.
Storm Ali caused extensive power outages and travel disruption in Northern Ireland and Scotland, including the
closure of exposed bridges. There were rail cancellations due to fallen trees on the line. Thousands of homes
and business in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England experienced power outages. There was also
damage to buildings and vehicles alongside many fallen trees across the northwest of the UK. Unfortunately,
two people lost their lives as a result of the storm, in County Armagh and County Galway (Irish Republic). Five
hundred cruise passengers and crew were stranded in Greenock a
Strong winds and heavy rain from storms Ali and Bronagh
Storm Ali brought very strong winds and heavy rain to Scotland and Northern Ireland on 19
September 2018. Storm Bronagh brought further stong winds and very heavy rain acrosss England
and Wales overnight 20 to 21 September. The storms tracked rapidly eastward across the UK,
driven by a powerful Atlantic jet stream, and continued to deepen as they moved into the North
Sea. Storm Ali brought widespread gusts in excess of 60 Kt (69mph) across the north of the UK,
making this one of the most notable storms at this time of year in recent decades. Storm Bronagh
brought some very wet weather with well over 50mm of rain recorded across upland areas of
Wales and the south Pennines. The storms marked an emphatic transition from the fine summer of
2018 to autumn.
Storm Ali caused extensive power outages and travel disruption in Northern Ireland and Scotland, including the
closure of exposed bridges. There were rail cancellations due to fallen trees on the line. Thousands of homes
and business in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England experienced power outages. There was also
damage to buildings and vehicles alongside many fallen trees across the northwest of the UK. Unfortunately,
two people lost their lives as a result of the storm, in County Armagh and County Galway (Irish Republic). Five
hundred cruise passengers and crew were stranded in Greenock a
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Ali
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2018/19 | Wind | 19 Sep 2018 |
Strong winds and heavy rain from storms Ali and Bronagh
Storm Ali brought very strong winds and heavy rain to Scotland and Northern Ireland on 19
September 2018. Storm Bronagh brought further stong winds and very heavy rain acrosss England
and Wales overnight 20 to 21 September. The storms tracked rapidly eastward across the UK,
driven by a powerful Atlantic jet stream, and continued to deepen as they moved into the North
Sea. Storm Ali brought widespread gusts in excess of 60 Kt (69mph) across the north of the UK,
making this one of the most notable storms at this time of year in recent decades. Storm Bronagh
brought some very wet weather with well over 50mm of rain recorded across upland areas of
Wales and the south Pennines. The storms marked an emphatic transition from the fine summer of
2018 to autumn.
Storm Ali caused extensive power outages and travel disruption in Northern Ireland and Scotland, including the
closure of exposed bridges. There were rail cancellations due to fallen trees on the line. Thousands of homes
and business in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England experienced power outages. There was also
damage to buildings and vehicles alongside many fallen trees across the northwest of the UK. Unfortunately,
two people lost their lives as a result of the storm, in County Armagh and County Galway (Irish Republic). Five
hundred cruise passengers and crew were stranded in Greenock a
Strong winds and heavy rain from storms Ali and Bronagh
Storm Ali brought very strong winds and heavy rain to Scotland and Northern Ireland on 19
September 2018. Storm Bronagh brought further stong winds and very heavy rain acrosss England
and Wales overnight 20 to 21 September. The storms tracked rapidly eastward across the UK,
driven by a powerful Atlantic jet stream, and continued to deepen as they moved into the North
Sea. Storm Ali brought widespread gusts in excess of 60 Kt (69mph) across the north of the UK,
making this one of the most notable storms at this time of year in recent decades. Storm Bronagh
brought some very wet weather with well over 50mm of rain recorded across upland areas of
Wales and the south Pennines. The storms marked an emphatic transition from the fine summer of
2018 to autumn.
Storm Ali caused extensive power outages and travel disruption in Northern Ireland and Scotland, including the
closure of exposed bridges. There were rail cancellations due to fallen trees on the line. Thousands of homes
and business in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England experienced power outages. There was also
damage to buildings and vehicles alongside many fallen trees across the northwest of the UK. Unfortunately,
two people lost their lives as a result of the storm, in County Armagh and County Galway (Irish Republic). Five
hundred cruise passengers and crew were stranded in Greenock a
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Hector
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2017/18 | Wind | 13-14 Jun 2018 |
Storm Hector brought some unseasonably strong winds to the UK on Thursday 14 June 2018, in
contrast to a spell of largely fine, settled weather over the previous few weeks. The strongest
winds were across Northern Ireland, North Wales and parts of northern England where a few
locations recorded gusts exceeding 60 Kt (69 mph).
Storm Hector brought widespread disruption across Northern Ireland and Scotland, with fallen trees affecting
roads and rail services, power supplies interrupted and ferry cancellations. A woman was injured by flying
debris in Edinburgh.
Storm Hector brought some unseasonably strong winds to the UK on Thursday 14 June 2018, in
contrast to a spell of largely fine, settled weather over the previous few weeks. The strongest
winds were across Northern Ireland, North Wales and parts of northern England where a few
locations recorded gusts exceeding 60 Kt (69 mph).
Storm Hector brought widespread disruption across Northern Ireland and Scotland, with fallen trees affecting
roads and rail services, power supplies interrupted and ferry cancellations. A woman was injured by flying
debris in Edinburgh.
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Georgina
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2017/18 | Wind | 24 Jan 2018 |
Georgina was a fairly typical winter storm with maximum gust speeds of 60 to 70 mph around exposed coastlines, but gusts approached 60 mph inlands across parts of England and Wales.
The strongest winds were near the centre of the low across northern Scotland, with the highest gust of 85 mph at South Uist, Western Isles.
Winds gusted close to 115 mph across the tops of the Scottish mountains and here there were very challenging conditions with snow at high levels adding to already very significant accumulations for the winter so far. The storm hampered the search for a missing hillwalker on Ben Nevis who had previously fallen through a cornice.
Georgina was a fairly typical winter storm with maximum gust speeds of 60 to 70 mph around exposed coastlines, but gusts approached 60 mph inlands across parts of England and Wales.
The strongest winds were near the centre of the low across northern Scotland, with the highest gust of 85 mph at South Uist, Western Isles.
Winds gusted close to 115 mph across the tops of the Scottish mountains and here there were very challenging conditions with snow at high levels adding to already very significant accumulations for the winter so far. The storm hampered the search for a missing hillwalker on Ben Nevis who had previously fallen through a cornice.
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Fionn
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2017/18 | Wind | 16 Jan 2018 |
Strong winds were recorded, especially across western counties, with the highest gust of 85 mph at Mace Head, Galway.
Gusts reached in excess of 60 mph around exposed western coastlines of the UK but impacts here were limited. Northern Ireland, on the other hand, experienced some travel disruption from heavy squally snow showers leading to some lying snow.
Strong winds were recorded, especially across western counties, with the highest gust of 85 mph at Mace Head, Galway.
Gusts reached in excess of 60 mph around exposed western coastlines of the UK but impacts here were limited. Northern Ireland, on the other hand, experienced some travel disruption from heavy squally snow showers leading to some lying snow.
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Eleanor
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2017/18 | Wind | 2-3 Jan 2018 |
The storm brought strong winds across Northern Ireland and most of England and Wales. Wind gusts were widely between 60 and 70 mph around exposed coastlines but some inland locations also recorded gusts well over 60 mph, with 72 mph at Northolt (Greater London), which is fairly unusual in the London area.
The storm brought widespread transport disruption and power cuts with some fallen trees. Large waves affected the coast of the south and west, with a section of stone harbour wall collapsing at Portreath, Cornwall. There was also some fairly dramatic thunder and lightning in and around the Exeter area.
The storm brought strong winds across Northern Ireland and most of England and Wales. Wind gusts were widely between 60 and 70 mph around exposed coastlines but some inland locations also recorded gusts well over 60 mph, with 72 mph at Northolt (Greater London), which is fairly unusual in the London area.
The storm brought widespread transport disruption and power cuts with some fallen trees. Large waves affected the coast of the south and west, with a section of stone harbour wall collapsing at Portreath, Cornwall. There was also some fairly dramatic thunder and lightning in and around the Exeter area.
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Dylan
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2017/18 | Wind | 30-31 Dec 2017 |
Storm Dylan affected the UK on New Year's Eve. This was the sixth storm of the 2017/2018 winter, and was a fairly typical Atlantic Storm, with winds gusting at 58 mph around exposed coastlines.
There were reports of fallen trees across Northern Ireland, fallen trees in the south-west of England and some travel disruption. Snow and ice caused some travel disruption over the Pennines too.
Storm Dylan affected the UK on New Year's Eve. This was the sixth storm of the 2017/2018 winter, and was a fairly typical Atlantic Storm, with winds gusting at 58 mph around exposed coastlines.
There were reports of fallen trees across Northern Ireland, fallen trees in the south-west of England and some travel disruption. Snow and ice caused some travel disruption over the Pennines too.
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Caroline
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2017/18 | Wind | 7 Dec 2017 |
Caroline was the fourth named storm of the 2017/2018 winter. The strongest winds were across the north of Scotland, especially the Western and Northern Isles, where wind gusts exceeded 80 mph. Cairngorm Summit recorded a gust of 124 mph.
Caroline brought transport disruption and schools were closed across the Western Isles. As the storm pulled away to the north-east it drew in a cold north-westerly airstream bringing snow showers overnight on the 7 and into 8 December. Lying snow caused some travel disruption across parts of north-east Wales, Staffordshire, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.
Caroline was the fourth named storm of the 2017/2018 winter. The strongest winds were across the north of Scotland, especially the Western and Northern Isles, where wind gusts exceeded 80 mph. Cairngorm Summit recorded a gust of 124 mph.
Caroline brought transport disruption and schools were closed across the Western Isles. As the storm pulled away to the north-east it drew in a cold north-westerly airstream bringing snow showers overnight on the 7 and into 8 December. Lying snow caused some travel disruption across parts of north-east Wales, Staffordshire, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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Brian
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2017/18 | Wind | 21 Oct 2017 |
Hit Western coasts, Wales and South West England with strong winds and high seas.
Hit Western coasts, Wales and South West England with strong winds and high seas.
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Ophelia
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2017/18 | Wind | 16-17 Oct 2017 |
On 16 October 2017 ex-hurricane Ophelia brought very strong winds to western parts of the UK and Ireland.
This date fell on the exact 30th anniversary of the Great Storm of 16 October 1987.
Ex-hurricane Ophelia (named by the US National Hurricane Center) was the second storm of the 2017-2018 winter
season, following Storm Aileen on 12 to 13 September. The strongest winds were around Irish Sea coasts, particularly west
Wales, with gusts of 60 to 70 Kt or higher in exposed coastal locations.
The most severe impacts were across the Republic of Ireland, where three people died from falling trees (still mostly in full
leaf at this time of year). There was also significant disruption across western parts of the UK, with power cuts affecting
thousands of homes and businesses in Wales and Northern Ireland, and damage reported to a stadium roof in Barrow,
Cumbria. Flights from Manchester and Edinburgh to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland were cancelled, and in
Wales some roads and railway lines were closed. Ferry services between Wales and Ireland were also disrupted. Storm
Ophelia brought heavy rain and very mild temperatures caused by a southerly airflow drawing air from the Iberian Peninsula.
Ex-hurricane Ophelia moved on a northerly track to the west of Spain and then north along the west coast of Ireland, before
sweeping north-eastwards across Scotland. The sequence of analysis charts from 12 UTC 15 to 12 UTC 17 October shows
Ophelia approaching and tracking across Ireland and Scotland.
On 16 October 2017 ex-hurricane Ophelia brought very strong winds to western parts of the UK and Ireland.
This date fell on the exact 30th anniversary of the Great Storm of 16 October 1987.
Ex-hurricane Ophelia (named by the US National Hurricane Center) was the second storm of the 2017-2018 winter
season, following Storm Aileen on 12 to 13 September. The strongest winds were around Irish Sea coasts, particularly west
Wales, with gusts of 60 to 70 Kt or higher in exposed coastal locations.
The most severe impacts were across the Republic of Ireland, where three people died from falling trees (still mostly in full
leaf at this time of year). There was also significant disruption across western parts of the UK, with power cuts affecting
thousands of homes and businesses in Wales and Northern Ireland, and damage reported to a stadium roof in Barrow,
Cumbria. Flights from Manchester and Edinburgh to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland were cancelled, and in
Wales some roads and railway lines were closed. Ferry services between Wales and Ireland were also disrupted. Storm
Ophelia brought heavy rain and very mild temperatures caused by a southerly airflow drawing air from the Iberian Peninsula.
Ex-hurricane Ophelia moved on a northerly track to the west of Spain and then north along the west coast of Ireland, before
sweeping north-eastwards across Scotland. The sequence of analysis charts from 12 UTC 15 to 12 UTC 17 October shows
Ophelia approaching and tracking across Ireland and Scotland.
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Aileen
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2017/18 | Wind | 12-13 Sep 2017 |
It brought strong winds and heavy rain overnight and into the morning rush hour causing disruption to roads and railways.
It brought strong winds and heavy rain overnight and into the morning rush hour causing disruption to roads and railways.
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Ewan
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2016/17 | Wind | 26 Feb 2017 |
Storm Ewan was the last named storm of the 2016/2017 season, and brought strong winds and rain to northern areas of the UK and across the Republic of Ireland.
Ewan wasn't a particularly strong storm, and came soon after Storm Doris which brought more widespread disruption across the UK. Ewan was felt more across southern parts of the Republic of Ireland. The storm only had yellow Met Office warnings for wind across parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Reports of minor flooding due to wave overtopping and some travel delays at Leeds Bradford airport were seen due to the strong winds.
Storm Ewan was the last named storm of the 2016/2017 season, and brought strong winds and rain to northern areas of the UK and across the Republic of Ireland.
Ewan wasn't a particularly strong storm, and came soon after Storm Doris which brought more widespread disruption across the UK. Ewan was felt more across southern parts of the Republic of Ireland. The storm only had yellow Met Office warnings for wind across parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Reports of minor flooding due to wave overtopping and some travel delays at Leeds Bradford airport were seen due to the strong winds.
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Doris
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2016/17 | Wind | 23 Feb 2017 |
Storm Doris was named on the 21 February as yellow and amber warnings for wind, snow and rain were issued by the Met Office.
Overnight and into the morning of the 23 February, Storm Doris underwent explosive cyclogenesis labelling it a weather bomb. The centre of the storm moved rapidly through Northern Ireland in the early hours, across northern England and out into the North Sea by the early afternoon.
The storm brought heavy snow to Scotland during the morning rush hour causing widespread disruption particularly to transport including the closure of the M80, one of Scotland's busiest motorways.
Strong winds and gusts were experienced across the UK particularly in North Wales where a gust of 94 mph was recorded at Capel Curig.
Storm Doris was named on the 21 February as yellow and amber warnings for wind, snow and rain were issued by the Met Office.
Overnight and into the morning of the 23 February, Storm Doris underwent explosive cyclogenesis labelling it a weather bomb. The centre of the storm moved rapidly through Northern Ireland in the early hours, across northern England and out into the North Sea by the early afternoon.
The storm brought heavy snow to Scotland during the morning rush hour causing widespread disruption particularly to transport including the closure of the M80, one of Scotland's busiest motorways.
Strong winds and gusts were experienced across the UK particularly in North Wales where a gust of 94 mph was recorded at Capel Curig.
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Conor
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2016/17 | Wind | 25-26 Dec 2016 |
Following closely on the heels of Storm Barbara, Storm Conor brought gusts in excess of 85 mph across northern parts of the UK on 25 - 26 December 2017.
Storm Conor brought stormy weather on Christmas Day and into Boxing Day, with very strong winds across northern Scotland and the Northern Isles. Gusts were typically between 70 and 80 mph.
The power cuts and travel disruption that arose from Storm Barbara were hampered further as Conor moved through, leaving many witout power during Christmas Day.
Following closely on the heels of Storm Barbara, Storm Conor brought gusts in excess of 85 mph across northern parts of the UK on 25 - 26 December 2017.
Storm Conor brought stormy weather on Christmas Day and into Boxing Day, with very strong winds across northern Scotland and the Northern Isles. Gusts were typically between 70 and 80 mph.
The power cuts and travel disruption that arose from Storm Barbara were hampered further as Conor moved through, leaving many witout power during Christmas Day.
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Barbara
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2016/17 | Wind | 23-24 Dec 2016 |
Windy weather was experienced across the country, but the focus of the storm was on parts of north and northwest Scotland.
Over 100 schools were closed in the Highlands were forced to close while train and bus services were disrupted and ferries to the Northern and Western Isles were cancelled.
Two planes attempting to land at Stornoway airport were unable to land and forced to return to Aberdeen and Inverness.
A subsequent warning was also issued for 26 December 2016 with more strongs winds following shortly after named Storm Conor.
Windy weather was experienced across the country, but the focus of the storm was on parts of north and northwest Scotland.
Over 100 schools were closed in the Highlands were forced to close while train and bus services were disrupted and ferries to the Northern and Western Isles were cancelled.
Two planes attempting to land at Stornoway airport were unable to land and forced to return to Aberdeen and Inverness.
A subsequent warning was also issued for 26 December 2016 with more strongs winds following shortly after named Storm Conor.
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Angus
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2016/17 | Rain/Flood | 20 Nov 2016 |
Strong winds and flooding from storm Angus, November
2016
The first named storm of the 2016-2017 season brought some damaging winds to the south
coast, accompanied by heavy rain causing flooding mainly across parts of south-west England.
Gusts in exposed coastal locations reached 60 to 70 Kt (69 to 81 mph). Storm Angus brought 40 to 50mm of
rain across the wettest areas, with a further 40 to 50mm from the next low pressure system 36 hours later
falling on saturated ground and causing significant flooding problems.
A cargo ship collided with a barge in the English Channel and a ferry carrying 150 passengers was stranded for
26 hours before docking at Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. Large waves battered the south coast and damage was
reported to the sea wall at Swanage, Dorset. The south-west main line railway was closed outside Exeter due
to flood damage and more than 1,000 properties across south-west England were without power. There was
widespread travel disruption with roads closed and trains cancelled. Parts of South Wales were also affected
by flooding. Further north, cars were stranded by heavy snow across parts of northern England.
Strong winds and flooding from storm Angus, November
2016
The first named storm of the 2016-2017 season brought some damaging winds to the south
coast, accompanied by heavy rain causing flooding mainly across parts of south-west England.
Gusts in exposed coastal locations reached 60 to 70 Kt (69 to 81 mph). Storm Angus brought 40 to 50mm of
rain across the wettest areas, with a further 40 to 50mm from the next low pressure system 36 hours later
falling on saturated ground and causing significant flooding problems.
A cargo ship collided with a barge in the English Channel and a ferry carrying 150 passengers was stranded for
26 hours before docking at Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. Large waves battered the south coast and damage was
reported to the sea wall at Swanage, Dorset. The south-west main line railway was closed outside Exeter due
to flood damage and more than 1,000 properties across south-west England were without power. There was
widespread travel disruption with roads closed and trains cancelled. Parts of South Wales were also affected
by flooding. Further north, cars were stranded by heavy snow across parts of northern England.
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Katie
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2015/16 | Wind | 27-28 Mar 2016 |
Storm Katie was the eleventh storm of the season with strong gusts and heavy rainfall experienced over a busy bank holiday weekend.
On the evening of Sunday 27 March 2016 Storm Katie tracked across southern Britain and moved out into the North sea by midday on Easter Monday.
A peak wind speed of 106 mph was recorded on the exposed Needles of Isle of Wight, but gusts of 70 - 80 mph along the coast and 50 - 70 mph inland were more widely experienced.
The strong winds brought widespread impacts across southern England including damage to trees and structures and disruption to transport with bridge closed and flights, ferries and trains cancelled.
Storm Katie was the eleventh storm of the season with strong gusts and heavy rainfall experienced over a busy bank holiday weekend.
On the evening of Sunday 27 March 2016 Storm Katie tracked across southern Britain and moved out into the North sea by midday on Easter Monday.
A peak wind speed of 106 mph was recorded on the exposed Needles of Isle of Wight, but gusts of 70 - 80 mph along the coast and 50 - 70 mph inland were more widely experienced.
The strong winds brought widespread impacts across southern England including damage to trees and structures and disruption to transport with bridge closed and flights, ferries and trains cancelled.
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Jake
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2015/16 | Snow | 2 Mar 2016 |
Impacts were most widely felt across South Wales and South-west England with power outages, falling trees and tiles blown from houses causing disruption and some road closures.
Impacts were most widely felt across South Wales and South-west England with power outages, falling trees and tiles blown from houses causing disruption and some road closures.
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Imogen
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2015/16 | Wind | 8 Feb 2016 |
The winds associated with Storm Imogen were strongest across southern England and south Wales where widespread travel delays occurred and 3,000 homes were left without power.
The winds associated with Storm Imogen were strongest across southern England and south Wales where widespread travel delays occurred and 3,000 homes were left without power.
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Henry
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2015/16 | Wind | 1-2 Feb 2016 |
Storm Henry was named just one day after Storm Gertrude affected the UK. It brought strong winds across Scotland with the strongest gusts recorded in the Outer Hebrides where South Uist saw a gust of 90 mph.
The storm led to transport disruption with roads shut and train and ferry routes also impacted as wind was accompanied by heavy rain.
Around 3,00 households were left without electricity overnight and both the Tay Road and Forth Road bridges were closed for a time.
Storm Henry was named just one day after Storm Gertrude affected the UK. It brought strong winds across Scotland with the strongest gusts recorded in the Outer Hebrides where South Uist saw a gust of 90 mph.
The storm led to transport disruption with roads shut and train and ferry routes also impacted as wind was accompanied by heavy rain.
Around 3,00 households were left without electricity overnight and both the Tay Road and Forth Road bridges were closed for a time.
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Gertrude
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2015/16 | Wind | 29 Jan 2016 |
Storm Gertrude saw a red wind warning issued for the Shetland Islands where winds in excess of 100 mph were recorded.
Storm Gertrude saw a red wind warning issued for the Shetland Islands where winds in excess of 100 mph were recorded.
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Frank
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2015/16 | Rain/Flood | 29-30 Dec 2015 |
A spell of wet and windy weather from 29 - 30 December 2015 affected parts of the UK as Storm Frank, the sixth named storm of the season arrived.
Storm Frank brought gales to western parts of the UK with gusts as high as 85 mph in northwest Scotland.
The storm resulted in further flooding across the UK and caused disruption to transport and infrastructure in affected areas.
Storm Frank brought gusts over 80 mph.
A spell of wet and windy weather from 29 - 30 December 2015 affected parts of the UK as Storm Frank, the sixth named storm of the season arrived.
Storm Frank brought gales to western parts of the UK with gusts as high as 85 mph in northwest Scotland.
The storm resulted in further flooding across the UK and caused disruption to transport and infrastructure in affected areas.
Storm Frank brought gusts over 80 mph.
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Eva
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2015/16 | Rain/Flood | 24 Dec 2015 |
Storm Eva was named on 22 December 2015 by Met Eireann and proceeded to move across the UK bringing gales across Ireland and the northwest of the UK on 24 December.
The storm came on top of existing disruption where Storm Desmond had already brought heavy rainfall and flooding to Cumbria.
Storm Eva was named on 22 December 2015 by Met Eireann and proceeded to move across the UK bringing gales across Ireland and the northwest of the UK on 24 December.
The storm came on top of existing disruption where Storm Desmond had already brought heavy rainfall and flooding to Cumbria.
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Desmond
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2015/16 | Rain/Flood | 5-6 Dec 2015 |
In December 2015, Storm Desmond brought another "atmospheric river" to the North West. A new UK 24-hour rainfall record was set at Honister Pass: 341.4mm. The sheer volume of water was too much for the flood defences in Carlisle and Cockermouth, which had been upgraded after the 2005 and 2009 floods. The defences were overtopped, flooding thousands of homes again and causing despair in communities that thought they were protected. The McVitie's biscuit factory in Carlisle was flooded, halting production and leading to a national shortage of ginger nut biscuits.
The crisis continued into Boxing Day as Storm Eva moved south. The focus shifted to Yorkshire. In York, the Foss Barrier pumping station was overwhelmed and had to be raised to prevent the pumps from short-circuiting, inadvertently flooding parts of the city. Leeds and the Calder Valley (Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd) were also devastated. The repeated failure of "hard" defences led to the **National Flood Resilience Review (2016)**, which marked a shift in strategy towards "resilience" (accepting some flooding will happen) and Natural Flood Management (NFM) to slow the flow upstream.
In December 2015, Storm Desmond brought another "atmospheric river" to the North West. A new UK 24-hour rainfall record was set at Honister Pass: 341.4mm. The sheer volume of water was too much for the flood defences in Carlisle and Cockermouth, which had been upgraded after the 2005 and 2009 floods. The defences were overtopped, flooding thousands of homes again and causing despair in communities that thought they were protected. The McVitie's biscuit factory in Carlisle was flooded, halting production and leading to a national shortage of ginger nut biscuits.
The crisis continued into Boxing Day as Storm Eva moved south. The focus shifted to Yorkshire. In York, the Foss Barrier pumping station was overwhelmed and had to be raised to prevent the pumps from short-circuiting, inadvertently flooding parts of the city. Leeds and the Calder Valley (Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd) were also devastated. The repeated failure of "hard" defences led to the **National Flood Resilience Review (2016)**, which marked a shift in strategy towards "resilience" (accepting some flooding will happen) and Natural Flood Management (NFM) to slow the flow upstream.
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Clodagh
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2015/16 | Wind | 29 Nov 2015 |
As forecast, impacts were most severe in the Republic of Ireland as gusts of more than 70 mph left 3,500 people without electricity.
The strong winds caused transport disruption with fallen trees blocking roads and railway lines in the North of England and several cancellations across Scotland.
As forecast, impacts were most severe in the Republic of Ireland as gusts of more than 70 mph left 3,500 people without electricity.
The strong winds caused transport disruption with fallen trees blocking roads and railway lines in the North of England and several cancellations across Scotland.
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Barney
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2015/16 | Wind | 17-18 Nov 2015 |
The storm swept across the UK relatively quickly on the afternoon of the 17 November into the morning of the 18 November.
The strong winds brought several impacts with more than 3,000 homes in Derbyshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire without electricity over night. In Wales 6,000 homes were left without electricity for a short period.
Fallen trees across the country caused delays to road and rail travel.
The storm swept across the UK relatively quickly on the afternoon of the 17 November into the morning of the 18 November.
The strong winds brought several impacts with more than 3,000 homes in Derbyshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire without electricity over night. In Wales 6,000 homes were left without electricity for a short period.
Fallen trees across the country caused delays to road and rail travel.
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Abigail
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2015/16 | Wind | 12-13 Nov 2015 |
Storm Abigail brought heavy rain and strong winds across the country with the most severe weather impacting the northwest of Scotland where power cuts affected up to 20,000 homes and many schools were forced to close for the day.
The strongest gust recorded was at South Uist measuring 84 mph.
Storm Abigail brought heavy rain and strong winds across the country with the most severe weather impacting the northwest of Scotland where power cuts affected up to 20,000 homes and many schools were forced to close for the day.
The strongest gust recorded was at South Uist measuring 84 mph.
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Named storm data from the Met Office storm naming programme, with linked Flood Guidance Statement records from the Flood Forecasting Centre. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.