Interactive · Storm surge
How high could the water get?
Storm surge is ocean water pushed ashore by a hurricane. It causes more hurricane deaths than wind. Raise the water and see what each foot does to a two-story home.
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Inches matter
Six inches of moving water can knock an adult down. About a foot can float most cars.
It's not just depth
Surge comes with battering waves and fast currents that tear homes off their foundations.
Know your zone
Evacuation zones are drawn for surge. Look yours up now, before a storm forms.