With hurricane season underway and concerns over flooding in Texas making headlines, WESH 2 got a behind-the-scenes look at ...

Inside the University of Miami's SUSTAIN Laboratory, scientists are creating Category 5 hurricanes on demand in the world's largest hurricane simulator, leading to breakthrough discoveries about ...

When a storm is approaching, most evacuation orders are issued for areas where storm surge is a threat or for those near a body of water that is prone to flooding. Evacuation orders are not issued … ...

Storm surge, an abnormal rise in water levels generated by a storm, poses a significant threat to coastal areas due to its potential for causing severe destruction.

Of all the hazards that hurricanes bring, storm surge is the greatest threat to life and property along the coast. It can sweep homes off their foundations, flood riverside communities miles inland, ...

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, forecasters warn of significant and potentially deadly storm surge. Florida's west coast is expected to see the worst of the storm surge, with 10-15 feet of ...

Sarasota could experience 10-15 feet storm surge from Hurricane Milton, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The Treasure Coast could see up to two feet of flooding from storm surge as Hurricane Milton races across Florida. Milton is forecasted to make landfall as a major Hurricane on the west coast of ...

Fort Myers could see historic, life-threatening storm surge from Hurricane Milton. The surge could lead to floods of 8-12 feet above ground.