On Wednesday 27th December 2023, Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae, along with other parts of the country, experienced a significant flooding event as a result of heavy rainfall during Storm Gerrit. This affected and caused damage to infrastructure, as well as both domestic and commercial properties at various locations throughout the town.
According to the Met Office, Millport experienced 58mm of rainfall, making it the highest recorded area for rainfall in Scotland during that reporting period, and the third highest in the UK.
In response to the flooding event, emergency services were dispatched throughout Millport including three fire appliances from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, one Police Scotland and one HM Coastguard vehicle.
The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of what, where, and why the flooding took place on 27th December 2023. To provide a means of identifying future recommendations to help minimise the risk or impact of flooding.