What is storm surge? - NOAA's National Ocean Service
WEBStorm surge is the abnormal rise in seawater level during a storm, measured as the height of the water above the normal predicted astronomical tide. The surge is caused primarily by a storm’s winds pushing water onshore.
Making Waves: Storm Surge - NOAA's National Ocean Service
WEBStorm surge is a dangerous event during a hurricane, where furious winds are driving deadly flows of water from our seas to our shores. This is Making Waves from NOAA's National Ocean Service. Hurricane season runs from June 1 - November 30.
Why does the ocean have waves? - NOAA's National Ocean Service
WEBJun 16, 2024 · More potentially hazardous waves can be caused by severe weather, like a hurricane. The strong winds and pressure from this type of severe storm causes storm surge, a series of long waves that are created far from shore in deeper water and intensify as they move closer to land.
What is a meteotsunami? - NOAA's National Ocean Service
WEBJun 16, 2024 · Stormy weather over the ocean can sometimes fuel the development of meteotsunamis, a series of waves typically much smaller and less destructive than those associated with seismically generated tsunamis.
Hurricane Response - NOAA's National Ocean Service
WEBCoastal storms such as hurricanes and nor'easters bring flooding, storm surge, and the potential for severe damage. Communities that plan and prepare before a storm strikes are more resilient. These resources from NOAA's Digital Coast can help.
How do natural disasters contribute to marine debris? - NOAA's …
WEBJun 16, 2024 · Natural disasters such as hurricanes, tropical storms, tsunamis, and landslides have the potential to be the source of a tremendous amount of marine debris. High winds, heavy rain, storm surge, and flooding associated with these disasters can pull large structures, household products, and outdoor items into surrounding waters.
Coastal Hazards - NOAA's National Ocean Service
WEBStorm surge is the abnormal rise in seawater level during a storm, measured as the height of the water above the normal predicted astronomical tide. The surge is caused primarily by a storm’s winds pushing water onshore.
Hurricane Katrina: Ten Years Later - NOAA's National Ocean Service
WEBNOAA’s Office of Coast Survey is developing an advanced storm surge model to drive total water predictions. Based on the coastal ocean model, this system provides advanced computations that couple storm surges and tides and dynamically models the ocean’s response as a hurricane tracks across the ocean and crosses inland.
Potential Storm Surge Flooding Map - NOAA's National Ocean …
WEBMay 22, 2014 · NOAA introduced an experimental Potential Storm Surge Flooding Map which incorporates NOS mapping and ocean data. The product will be used for the first time during the 2014 season to better communicate to the public the risk of injury and damage from storm-related flooding.
Coastal Flooding in California: What You Need to Know
WEBStorm Surge: Storm surge is the abnormal rise in water level caused by a storm, over and above the predicted tide. This rise in water level can cause extreme flooding in coastal areas particularly when storm surge coincides with high tide.