storm surge News
Season of Sharing Program Pays Sarasota Families’ Bills After Hurricane Devastation
Cecilia Grove didn't work for 38 days after Hurricane Helene's storm surge flooded the kitchen of the restaurant where she waits tables. The Cottage, a local and tourist favorite on Siesta Key near ...
Hurricane Rafael Strengthens as it Nears Cuba
Hurricane Rafael hit Category 2 strength and will likely intensify further as it churns north towards western Cuba on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said, packing sustained winds of 110 mph ...
Hurricane Milton Ramping Up to Cat 5
The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center indicates Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying and is expected to reach Category 5 later today. Current maximum sustained winds are 155 MPH, ...
Hurricane Francine Bears Down on Louisiana With Dangerous Winds
Hurricane Francine is closing in on Louisiana with high winds and dangerous storm surge, picking up speed as it nears the coast. Francine is a Category 1 hurricane with top winds holding steady at 90 ...
Fewer High Tide Days Predicted Through April 2025
After record-breaking coastal flooding, NOAA scientists predict La Nina could slightly reduce the number of flood days across the U.S. NOAA's 2024-25 Annual High Tide Flooding Outlook documents ...
Hurricane Slams Florida After Gaining Fury in Warm Waters
Hurricane Debby slammed into Florida southeast of Tallahassee as a Category 1 storm after intensifying over warm waters, the latest evidence that this will be a robust ...
Tampa Bay Dodges Direct Hurricane Hit, Deals With Significant Flooding
Last year it was Hurricane Ian that drew a bead on Tampa Bay before abruptly shifting east to strike southwest Florida more than 130 miles (210 kilometers) away. This time it was Hurricane Idalia, ...
6 U.S. Ports Are at Greatest Global Risk for High Natural Catastrophe Losses
Six U.S. ports are among 10 globally at biggest risk of high insurance losses stemming from earthquake, wind and storm-surge catastrophes, according to a new RMS analysis. The California-based ...