Storm
Storm characteristics
| ID | 8 |
| Year | 1953 |
| Month-Day | Jan 01 |
| Event ID | 1953-01 |
| Storm Name | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| 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 | 2025-11-27 16:21:07 |