Storm Surge Overview

Publication language
English
Date published
30 Jun 2013
Type
Websites
Keywords
Disasters, Hurricanes
Link
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/surge/

Along the coast, storm surge is often the greatest threat to life and property from a hurricane. In the past, large death tolls have resulted from the rise of the ocean associated with many of the major hurricanes that have made landfall. Hurricane Katrina (2005) is a prime example of the damage and devastation that can be caused by surge. At least 1500 persons lost their lives during Katrina and many of those deaths occurred directly, or indirectly, as a result of storm surge.

The contents of this website include

Introduction
Storm Surge vs. Storm Tide
Factors Impacting Surge
Notable Surge Events
Surge Vulnerability Facts