St Jude's Day Storm Flashcards
Date of Storm
October 2013
Impacts of Storm
The timing of the storm meant that the trees were still in full leaf and vulnerable to strong winds. The path of the storm was also significant - strong gusts of 70 to 80 mph were rare in southern England making these areas more vulnerable to the impacts of severe weather. Falling trees were the main cause of disruption, contributing to transport and disruption and power outages. As a result, four people died from falling frees.
More than 660,000 homes were left without power.
Gusts of up to 99 mph were recorded on the Isle of Wight.
Heavy rain caused some localised flooding with the highest rainfall of 53.6 mm recorded in Cardiff.
Widespread transport disruption to road and rail with cancelled or delayed trains and flights.
