Flooding in the Netherlands and England, 1953

A cyclone originating northwest of Scotland moved into the North Sea, causing severe flooding and destruction. The storm created a bottleneck between Yarmouth and Rotterdam, leading to significant damage and loss of life, particularly on Canvey Island. The floodwaters affected regions from the Orkneys to Dover, with Lincolnshire and Norfolk experiencing severe impacts. The disaster resulted in over 500 deaths in Britain, with floodwaters reaching suburban London.

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