Storm Surge Overview - National Hurricane Center
Storm surge from tropical cyclones poses a significant threat to life and property along the coast and is currently the leading cause of fatalities from hurricanes. All locations along the U.S. East and Gulf coasts are vulnerable to storm surges.
Potential Storm Surge Flooding Map - National Hurricane Center
May 25, 2016 · The Potential Storm Surge Flooding Map is created by processing the resulting 10 percent exceedance levels from P-Surge 2.5, or storm surge values that have a 1-in-10 chance of being exceeded at each location.
Potential Storm Surge Flooding Map (Inundation): Interactive …
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National Storm Surge Risk Maps - Version 3 - National Hurricane …
This national depiction of storm surge flooding vulnerability helps people living in hurricane-prone coastal areas. These maps make it clear that storm surge is not just a beachfront problem, with the risk of storm surge extending many miles inland from the immediate coastline in some areas.
Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic - National Hurricane Center
Mar 5, 2019 · The storm surge watch/warning graphic takes into account: Flooding due to storm surge from the ocean, including adjoining tidal rivers, sounds, and bays. Normal astronomical tides. Land elevation. Uncertainties in the track, landfall location, intensity, forward speed, and size of the cyclone.
Experimental Potential Storm Surge Flooding Map - National …
Jan 20, 2016 · In an effort to improve overall awareness and understanding of the storm surge flooding threat, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) will be issuing an experimental Potential Storm Surge Flooding Map effective 2014 for tropical cyclones affecting the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States.
Hurricane Preparedness - Hazards - National Hurricane Center
Storm surge and large waves produced by hurricanes pose the greatest threat to life and property along the coast. Storm Surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm's winds. Storm surge can reach heights well over 20 feet and can span hundreds of miles of coastline.
The National Hurricane Center Storm Surge Unit has released Version 3 of the Storm Surge Risk Maps. These risk maps depict storm surge flooding vulnerability for people living in hurricane-prone areas near the coast.
International Storm Surge Scenario Viewer - National Hurricane …
The data and maps in this tool illustrate the height of possible storm surge flooding under certain scenarios, and do not account for erosion, subsidence, sea-level change, or future construction.
Scale), producing catastrophic storm surge, damaging winds, and historic freshwater flooding across much of central and northern Florida. Ian was responsible for over 150 direct and indirect deaths and over $112 billion in damage, making it the costliest hurricane in Florida’s history and the third-costliest in United States history.