Flood History

A comprehensive review of historic coastal flood events in Stonehaven and Cowie was undertaken; these are detailed within the Information Review report. Examples of previous events are provided below.

10 March 2008

Overtopping of wall at Cowie village. Photograph supplied by Aberdeenshire Council.

15 December 2012

Overtopping of stepped revetment at Cowie promenade. Photograph supplied by Aberdeenshire Council.

5 March 2007

Overland flow due to overtopping at Cowie promenade. Photograph supplied by Aberdeenshire Council.

7 October 2014

Photograph from drone footage showing wave overtopping along Cowie promenade. Photograph source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V82zGT6-J0g

10 March 2008

Overtopping of central wall. Photograph supplied by Aberdeenshire Council.

7 October 2014

Waves crashing on the outer harbour breakwater. Photograph source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-29519440