When Tropical Storm Debby approached the coastline, few expected the storm surge to be as violent as it was. Within minutes, ...

When hurricanes or strong storms sweep up the United States' East Coast and meet the shores of the country's largest estuary, ...

The beginning of June marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the six-month period when strong storms can brew in the ocean and then wreak havoc on land. Among the hazardous consequences of ...

When you think about hurricanes, you probably envision intense wind and rain. However, storm surge is a destructive component that needs to be highlighted so people can be prepared for potential risks ...

This inspection shows the raw aftermath of Hurricane Ian and the long road back to normal. Storm surge, erosion, and debris ...

Hurricane Ian shredded the roof of a Port Charlotte intensive care unit, flooding the hospital ward and turning a stairwell into a waterfall. In Fort Myers, a 10-foot storm surge tossed cars around ...

NORFOLK, Va. — When a tropical storm or hurricane approaches land, one of the most dangerous threats it brings is storm surge. Storm surge is a rise in sea level caused by the strong winds and low ...

The experiment was held Aug. 6 at the Hinsdale Research Lab in Corvallis. It holds the largest tsunami basin in the world, which is capable of multidirectional wave generation. Researchers from Japan, ...

It is a common misunderstanding that if you live in the path of an approaching tropical system, you should evacuate. It may be safer, however, to stay put and ride out the storm, as long as you’re in ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — Living on the Texas Gulf Coast Southeast Texans know storm surge is one of the most dangerous aspects of a major hurricane. Storm surge is statistically one of the leading causes of ...