Storm surge is the deadliest and most destructive force in tropical cyclones, often responsible for the majority of ...

If an extreme storm surge returns to their quiet coastal town again, “hopefully we don’t have to deal with that,” Hunt said, “but we’re going to be as ready for it as we can.” ...

Though Michigan's Great Lakes may not see a true tsunamis, seiches and meteotsunamis can inundate coastal areas quickly.

Dr. Postell says a 3 foot storm surge, which is 3 feet of water above normally dry ground, can already be life threatening, and by the time it hits it's already too late to evacuate.

Storm surge map Storm surge data is from the National Hurricane Center. Forecasts only include the United States Gulf and Atlantic coasts, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

What caused the deadly storm surge? Meteorologists said that thunderstorms coincided with a cold front to produce Saturday’s suddenly harsh conditions on the water — not extreme by Tahoe’s ...

According the the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Flossie could strengthen into a hurricane as early as Monday.

A new and potentially record-breaking heat dome is building over the western United States, threatening to bring extreme ...