Storm
Storm characteristics
ID | 7 |
Year | 1953 |
Month-Day | January 31 |
Event ID | 1953-01 |
Storm Name | |
Country | UK |
Affected Area (ha) | |
QA | |
Primary damage (Mm3) | 1.80 |
Q1 | 3 |
Secondary damage (Mm3) | |
Q2 | |
Tertiary damage | |
Q3 | |
Estimated Standing Volume (Mm3) | 124.69 |
QSV | |
Calculated % of Standing Volume Damaged | 1.44 |
Removals (Mm3) | 3.69 |
QR | |
Calculated % of Removals Damaged | 48.78 |
Maximum Wind Speed (m/s) | 50 |
QW | 2 |
Duration of Storm (Hrs) | 7 |
QD | 2 |
Value (Million Euros) in Year FOREST Damage | 5 |
QV | 2 |
Reference | Quine 1988, Met Mag, By Douglas 1954 (remark), Weather vol 43, no 3, Scottish Forestry, By B. R. Feaver, FC (speed, duration); Storm Damage to Woodlands in Scotland on January 31st, 1953, By H. M. Steven (p d, value of damage)The Gale of 31 January 1953, By Met Office (speed), Weather - Wind and the Forest, 1953, By H. M. Steven (duration) European Forest Wind Damage, Excel, By FC (p d), Schelhaas 2010 (Growing stock, annual fellings %, p d), Nicoll 2009 FR |
Remark | North East Scotland, NW gale affecting North and East Britain, Orkney strong winds (125mph top, 90mph mean), 92% of windblown was private land. Value in 1953 |
Last update | 2010-07-22 17:35:28 |