Storm surge is an abnormal rise in sea level over and above the ... That's what happened when Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans in August 2005, resulting in the worst floods - and ...

What is storm surge, and how serious is it? You've heard WRAL meteorologists discuss storm surge and the damage high water levels can cause, especially during major hurricanes. As it turns out, storm ...

The agency has warned of an 85% chance of an above-normal season, with up to seven major hurricanes expected in the Atlantic ...

Storm surge has accounted for about half of all the deaths in hurricanes since 1970, according to the hurricane center. It caused most of the 1,800 deaths in Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and 41 of ...

And storm surge accounts for nearly half of all hurricane-related fatalities, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the storm surge ...

As many will recall, 2005 hosted strong Gulf hurricanes like Rita and Katrina.” David Holt ... We just don’t want the wind ...

When people think of the life-threatening dangers from hurricanes, they probably think of strong winds, but most hurricane deaths are actually caused by flooding and storm surge. According to the ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Storm surge happens when the strong winds of a hurricane blow over the ocean or Gulf waters literally forcing the water to pile up as it approaches the coast. That can cause ...

Storm surge is when a storm or hurricane causes ocean levels to rise, bringing flooding and destruction to life and property. Three factors can determine the severity of storm surge: coastal ...