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In pictures: Kent battered by fierce storms

KentOnline reporter
multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk
10:06, 28 October 2002
A break in the storm as the forecasters predicted.A fallen tree blocks the A259 at Dymchurch.A fallen tree smashes into a car in Vale Road, NorthfleetA tree in the road in Staplestreet.A wall is reduced to rubble by falling branches and high windsAn ancient chestnut tree was blown down at Kenward House, Yalding.Damaged lory on the A20 just outside Dover. Picture DAVE DOWNEYElectricity cables down in Breach Lane, Lower Halstow, near Gillingham.Huge waves dwarf lorries as they hammer the seafront at Folkestone.Hythe seafront takes a battering. Picture GARY BROWNEThe East Cliff in Folkestone. Picture:GARY BROWNEThe Western Harbour cruise terminal building at Dover. Picture DAVE DOWNEYThere was no singing in the rain for ex-Vanity Fair member and Mayor's consort Cllr Tony Goulden as he battled to stay dry during the storm.Waves crash against the beach at Folkestone.
Huge waves dwarf lorries as storms lash the seafront at Folkestone. Picture: CHRIS DENHAM
Huge waves dwarf lorries as storms lash the seafront at Folkestone. Picture: CHRIS DENHAM

HURRICANE force winds of about 80mph were reported in the English Channel on Monday as the worst storm of the winter struck Kent.

Above is a selection of pictures taken around the county by the Kent Messenger Group's photographers.

~ Storms: A blow-by-blow account >>>

Send your storm pictures to editor.kentonline@thekmgroup.co.uk

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For further information:

~ Highways Agency website >>>

~ The Met Office website >>>

~ Environment Agency website >>>

~ SeaFrance website >>>

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