Storm surge - Wikipedia
Storm surge is a coastal flood or tsunami-like phenomenon caused by low-pressure weather systems, such as cyclones. It is measured as the rise in water level above the normal tidal level, and depends on various factors, such as wind, pressure, waves, rotation, rainfall and topography.
Historic Storm Surge Records | Coastal Processes, Hazards, and …
Learn about the largest storm surges ever recorded in the U.S. and the world, and how they are measured and modeled. Find out the highest theoretical storm surge predicted by NOAA for the Gulf and East Coasts.
Storm Surge Overview - National Hurricane Center
Storm surge is an abnormal water level rise generated by a storm over and above the predicted astronomical tide. Learn about the factors that impact surge, the dangers of storm tide, and the notable surge events from recent hurricanes.
Milton storm surge totals: SW Florida, Sarasota hardest hit; …
2024年10月10日 · Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm and caused reverse storm surge in Tampa Bay. Storm surges reached nearly 8 feet in Sarasota and 6 feet in Naples, but fell short of...
What US hurricanes had the highest storm surges? See list.
2024年5月30日 · One of the most catastrophic hurricanes in U.S. history, storm surge during Katrina reached 25 to 28 feet along the Mississippi Coast, one of the highest storm surges ever recorded in the U.S.
SURGEDAT: Interactive Surge Maps - SCIPP
Map storm surge observations for hurricanes and tropical storms that have impacted the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. Search by storm name/year or location, and view graphs of return periods and surge heights.
National Storm Surge Risk Maps - Version 3 - National Hurricane Center
Explore the interactive map viewer to see the potential storm surge flooding vulnerability for hurricane-prone coastal areas in the U.S. and some international locations. Learn how the SLOSH model simulates storm surge and wave setup for …
New data reveals peak of storm surge height during Ian - Fox 4 …
2022年12月12日 · Coastal Lee county sustained the highest storm surge, reaching 13 to 14 feet on Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach. New data reveals just how high the water rose, as Hurricane Ian moved ashore.
Hurricane Milton storm surge could bring historic floods to …
2024年10月7日 · Tampa Bay, the nation's most vulnerable metro area to storm surge, could face historic floods from Hurricane Milton's 8 to 12 feet of seawater. Learn why Tampa is so susceptible to storm...
Milton brought heaviest storm surge to coastline south of Siesta …
3 天之前 · Final height of storm surge to be determined by measurements and computer modeling ... The 7.58 inches of rain recorded Oct. 9 at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport marked the fifth highest ...