As Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on the coast on Oct. 9, a major concern is the large and dangerous surge of water arriving with it. Storm surge warnings and watches are in effect along more than ...

Several factors make for high water levels, and they conspired to worsen the storm surge that flooded coastal areas from North Carolina to New York.

When a hurricane roars toward land, forecasters try to predict how high sea levels will rise to help coastal communities prepare for the worst impacts. But peak storm surge isn't always the biggest ...

When a tropical storm or hurricane forces large amounts of ocean water on shore, causing inland flooding for coastal communities, this is known as a storm surge. But did you know that the moon can ...

It’s a confusing time when a hurricane threatens, and some terms used by officials aren’t known by everyone, so here’s a storm glossary. Let’s start with the broad category of these storms, called ...

As a powerful nor'easter hit the U.S. Atlantic coast in late September 2026, the ocean poured into coastal neighborhoods from North Carolina to New York. Water from the storm surge and heavy rain ...

As a powerful nor’easter hit the U.S. Atlantic Coast in late September 2026, the ocean poured into coastal neighborhoods from North Carolina to New York. Water from the storm surge and heavy rain ...