The contribution of historical information to flood risk management in the Tagus estuary

In this paper is presented an estuarine flood damage database based on historical information and discussed as to the extent these types of sources can contribute to improve estuarine flood risk management in the Tagus estuary (Portugal). The paper discusses the methodological findings and limitations and highlights the usefulness of historical information integrating the results into the International Risk Governance Council (IRGC) risk management framework.