The storm surge which struck the east coast of Scotland during the night of Saturday, 31 January, 1953, has been called the worst natural disaster to hit northern Europe for two hundred years.

Of all the hazards that hurricanes bring, storm surge is the greatest threat to life and property along the coast. It can sweep homes off their foundations, flood riverside communities miles ...

How destructive storm surge gets depends on both the hurricane and the shape of the land. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Storm surge continues to be one of the leading causes of death in hurricanes. It doesn’t just rise, it takes over. Sign up for our Newsletters Storm surge happens when seawater is pushed onto ...

That's storm surge. It's more deadly and destructive than wind and can make a significant impact far from the center of a storm. The most common way to measure a hurricane's strength is the Saffir ...

Of all the hazards that hurricanes bring, storm surge is the greatest threat to life and property along the coast. It can sweep homes off their foundations, flood riverside communities miles inland, ...