"Storm surge" is defined as the abnormal water level that rises above the typical tide during a tropical event.

Storm surge is one of the deadliest impacts of hurricanes. Find out what it looks like, who’s most at risk and the plan to fight it.

When a storm is approaching, most evacuation orders are issued for areas where storm surge is a threat or for those near a ...

For the most up-to-date information on storm surge, evacuations and more, sign up for alerts on the Sarasota County website and make sure to evacuate if instructed to do so.

AccuWeather's Melissa Constanzer takes a look at what storm surge is and the impacts it can have. Trump overpowers Musk's attacks on mega tax bill with blizzard of orders ...

When a watch or warning is issued during hurricane season, you need to know the difference, regardless of what the threat or ...

In 2024, all storm surge fatalities from Hurricane Helene were in the Tampa Bay area; that’s why it’s essential to learn from ...

By analyzing data from the past 70 years, scientists discovered trends related to changing storm surge levels. The Southeast ...

Gloriana Cherry, left, and Shannon Lee, search for belongings in the rubble after storm surge from Hurricane Helene ... more confidence in that prediction. Sign up for WLRN’s environment ...

As the climate warms, hurricanes are becoming more intense, and sea levels are rising. Both of these effects are likely to worsen storm surges. Coastal areas that are already vulnerable to storm surge ...

The U.S. military is fond of their oceanfront properties and wants to protect coastal cities from storm surge. To do so they’ve teamed with the University of Miami to try to design the perfect ...