A storm surge is water that is pushed onto shore by a hurricane. It is rarely a "wall of water" as often claimed, but rather a rise of water that can be as rapid as several feet in just a few minutes.

Jan 7 (Reuters) - Storm surges often are the most deadly and destructive phenomena to accompany a hurricane or tropical cyclone. Here is an explanation of how they form and why they are so dangerous.

Hurricane Milton is set to bring a storm surge of up to 15 feet above ground level to parts of Florida's coastline—here is where the Sunshine State will be hit the hardest. Milton, which was ...

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This is FEMA’s role in preparing for Hurricane Milton Over the next several hours, storm surge will cause the most significant damage. Right now, the National Hurricane Center predicts 10-to-15 ...