Flooding in the Parish of Holme-next-the-Sea
In early December 2013, the sea broke through near Gore Point after a predicted tidal surge, flooding the village and causing significant coastal erosion.
Vehicle abandoned in Beach Road whilst trying to drive through rising water, 5th December, 2013
Photo Tony Foster
In early December, 2013 the Environment Agency correctly predicted a tidal surge along many parts of the Norfolk coast after gale force winds accompanied by a high tide.
At Holme-next-the-Sea, late in the evening of Thursday 5th December 2013, the sea broke through near Gore point, flowed across the Lavender Marsh, onto the golf course crossing and into Beach Road. The water came within about 15m of the north side of the bridge across the River Hun. There was also erosion caused to the dunes near the N.W.T. Visitor Centre and many other locations around the Norfolk coast also suffered flooding in varying degrees of severity.
Our thoughts are with all those who suffered water damage to their properties and possessions.
The refreshment kiosk in the main car park still surrounded by water, 6th December, 2013
Photo Tony Foster