Hurricane or Tropical Storm Storm Surge Information



In the simplest terms, a storm surge is a wall of water created by the wind of a storm.




The height of a particular storm surge will depend upon many factors, including strength of storm, wind speed, height of tide when storm surge hits landfall, and ocean topography.
If an active storm is near you, check your local forecast often for the latest prediction of storm surge height. Remember, the tide and landfall times can make a big difference in storm surge height. If in doubt, seek shelter!
Remember, the storm surge is often the most devastating part of a hurricane. Do not underestimate it's power second guess where it will hit.


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