Storm Vivian
Vivian was one of a series of severe European windstorms in 1990. It struck large parts of Europe from 25 to 27 February 1990 and cost 64 people their lives. A few days later it was followed by windstorm Wiebke. Wikipedia
Areas affected: Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and the United Kingdom
Damage: c. 1.11B €; 1.5 B euros of insured damage in Germany
Highest gust: 268 km/h
Highest winds: 120 to 160 km/h