No September hurricanes hit Florida five times over the last 10 years but most of those who did hit were powerful storms.

Storm surge can vary in height, which is tied to how much destruction it can cause. While a storm surge height of up to 3 feet might not cause a lot of damage, heights up to 12 feet could reach ...

Storm surge is a rise in sea level caused by the strong winds and low pressure from the storm pushing water toward the shore. This can lead to rapid and severe coastal flooding, even in areas far ...

Storm surge threatens southeast Louisiana. See what it looks like at 3, 6, and 9 feet, and how a levee system hopes to reduce, not prevent, the damage.

As of Tuesday morning, a storm surge watch is in effect for oceanside areas along the Outer Banks, along with a tropical ...

Hurricane Erin has pounded the North Carolina coast with strong waves and gusty winds as it slowly moves out to sea.

Tropical storm conditions and coastal flooding are expected to appear in areas along the Outer Banks starting late Wednesday.

Storm surge is an abnormal water level rise generated by a storm over and above the predicted astronomical tide. It's caused by the strong onshore winds of a tropical storm or hurricane.

Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate along the coast of North Carolina on Aug. 20 due to Hurricane Erin, according to the NHC.

Forecasts nudge Erin's likely path to the west, increasing the risks at U.S. beaches. Tropical storm conditions are expected ...