What Is Storm Surge?
A dangerous rise of seawater pushed ashore by a hurricane's winds, the deadliest part of many hurricanes. In technical terms: An abnormal rise in water level above the predicted astronomical tide, generated primarily by wind stress over shallow water and secondarily by low pressure; storm tide is the combination of surge and tide, and surges can exceed 6 m (20 ft).
Storm Surge In Plain English
A dangerous rise of seawater pushed ashore by a hurricane's winds, the deadliest part of many hurricanes.
The Technical Definition
An abnormal rise in water level above the predicted astronomical tide, generated primarily by wind stress over shallow water and secondarily by low pressure; storm tide is the combination of surge and tide, and surges can exceed 6 m (20 ft).
Lessons That Use Storm Surge
- Storm Surge, Inland Flooding And Tornadoes Unit 10: Tropical Cyclones
- Building A Weather Safety Plan Unit 16: Climate, Warnings And Safety
