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Stormsurge Sheringham 5 December 2013
Cyclone affecting Western Europe

Cyclone Bodil (also known as Cyclone Xaver) was a powerful winter storm that hit Western Europe in December 2013. This storm brought very heavy snowfall and strong winds. It caused a lot of trouble in countries like Sweden and the United Kingdom. Other countries, including Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, Denmark, and Poland, also felt its strong winds and heavy rain. Sadly, some people lost their lives because of the storm.

What Was Cyclone Bodil?

A cyclone is a large system of winds that spins around a low-pressure center. Cyclone Bodil was a type of storm known as a "winter storm." This means it happened during the colder months and often brought snow, ice, and very strong winds. It was a very strong storm for Europe.

Where Did Cyclone Bodil Hit?

The storm first affected the United Kingdom and Sweden. It then moved across other parts of Europe. Countries like Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, Denmark, and Poland also experienced its effects. The storm caused widespread disruption across many nations.

What Damage Did Cyclone Bodil Cause?

Cyclone Bodil brought very strong winds that caused a lot of damage. It knocked down trees and power lines, leading to widespread electricity outages. Heavy snow made travel difficult in some areas, especially in Sweden.

The storm also caused high storm tides, especially along the North Sea coast. This led to flooding in many coastal towns and cities. Places like Hamburg in Germany and Bremerhaven saw their streets filled with water. Sea defenses were sometimes overwhelmed by the high waves.

The strong winds and high tides also damaged buildings and homes. Some areas experienced significant coastal erosion. This means the land near the sea was washed away by the powerful waves.

Images for kids

  • Sinterklaasstorm

    Meteorological development of Xaver

  • Xaver Bodil surface map 2013-12-05-12UTC

    Surface pressure chart 12:00 UTC 5 December 2013

  • Storm tide Bremerhaven 2013-12-06 (2)

    Bremerhaven flooded by the waters of Weser River

  • Baltasound repairs

    Repairing electricity cables in the wake of Xaver, Baltasound, Unst, Shetland.

  • 2013-12-06 Orkan Xaver in Warnemünde 12

    Cyclone Xaver unleashing high waves near Warnemünde, Germany

  • Victoria Dock overtopping

    Defences overtopped at Victoria Dock, Hull

  • Marrams Hemsby

    Homes undermined by the surge Hemsby Norfolk

  • Bodil xaver hamburg 2013 0001

    Flooding in Hamburg's HafenCity

  • Burnham Norton Breach Xaver

    Breached sea dike at Burnham Norton, Norfolk. Seaward side left, with flooded land to the right.

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