
Coastal Flooding Storymap
Time and tide wait for no one but what exactly is a tide and how does this cause flooding? During this story map let us explore the science.

Time and tide wait for no one but what exactly is a tide and how does this cause flooding? During this story map let us explore the science.

Coastal flooding is caused by high tides, low pressure weather systems, and surge conditions caused by strong winds blowing large waves towards the shore.

River sometimes referred to as ‘Fluvial’ flooding is when waterways (rivers and streams) overflow or breaches in their banks causes water

Want to help build a more resilient community? Focusing on Community Resilience and the establishment of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The goal is to ensure the community is well-prepared for any emergency eventuality, including the significant threat of flooding.

Weather warnings remain in place for Lincolnshire today, associated with Storm Goretti. While other parts of the country have experienced significant snowfall, most of our county has seen persistent rainfall.

Storm Claudia, named by the Spanish Meteorological Service, will bring persistent and often heavy rain throughout today (Friday) slowly easing into Saturday morning. Strong easterly winds will accompany the rain across the region.
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