Storm Daria was a severe winter storm that crossed northern Europe on 25–26 January 1990 with large damage costs and fatalities. A literature review is presented of societal damage and the interruption of energy and transport networks. Met-ocean data is analyzed to see if there might have been rogue wave strikes in the North Sea. This includes careful analysis of tide gauge data from stations around the North Sea as well as available offshore wave measurements and maritime accidents.
Storm Daria was a severe winter storm that crossed northern Europe on 25–26 January 1990 with...