Mountain storms can change quickly. Here’s a breakdown of the weather event that caused tragedy over the weekend.

Water level heights during a hurricane can reach 20 feet or more above normal sea level. With powerful waves on top of it, a hurricane’s storm surge can cause catastrophic damage.

Isaias brought a storm surge of about 4 feet at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, but the water level was more than 10 feet above normal. RELATED STORIES — Hurricane season 2024: How long it lasts ...

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 ...

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 ...

How far inland can Hurricane Milton’s storm surge go?. Category 5 Milton formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday and is expected to make landfall today in west-central Florida.

Storm surge can be just as important to monitor, because it can quickly cause extreme destruction and death. When a hurricane threatens the United States, a lot of attention is focused on the path ...

But when a storm moves toward an enclosed bay, such as Tampa Bay on Florida’s Gulf Coast, a slower storm produces a bigger surge. More: How Gulf Coast storm could become Cat 3 Hurricane Helene ...

KHOU 11 meteorologist Chris Ramirez breaks down the science behind storm surge and why it’s one of the deadliest threats during hurricanes.

You'll often hear us mention storm surge as a big threat with landfalling hurricanes. While this is mostly a coastal issue, it is still responsible for nearly 40% of tropical system fatalities. 37 ...