"Storm surge" is defined as the abnormal water level that rises above the typical tide during a tropical event.

Tropical systems are categorized by wind speed, but experts say there's much more to the story when it comes to storm impacts ...

According to the NHC's latest advisory from Wednesday afternoon, storm surge could be from 3 to 5 feet above ground through Thursday. Brevard Barrier Islands, Coastal Volusia County and Treasure ...

the National Hurricane Center’s Storm Surge Unit released their preliminary assessment of Milton’s surge impact on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Their initial findings show a 5-to-10-foot surge ...

Myers and Cape Coral. You’ll notice the storm surge won’t just be limited to the West Coast — even the East Coast could see 3-to-5-foot storm surge as that east-northeast wind pushes the ...

Life-threatening storm surge is expected to surge across ... Crystal River before crossing the state and bringing up to 5 feet of surge to parts of the east coast. If Hurricane Milton sticks ...

Daytona Beach could see dangerous storm surge as Hurricane Milton races ... Daytona Beach and Brevard County could see a surge of 3-5 feet by Friday afternoon, according to the National Hurricane ...

Portions of the east coast of the state may see 3-5 feet of surge. The peak surge is expected late Wednesday afternoon and into Thursday morning as winds turn onshore. "If you are in the Storm ...

A combination of rain and storm surge flooded downtown Naples. A tidal gauge near the city measured a surge of 5.75 feet, according to the National Weather Service. It's the second-highest level ...

5 - 8 feet Sarasota County: 4 - 7 feet The life-threatening storm surge could start to retreat after midnight Friday morning. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday followed through with his ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast, either late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Often, people think the wind from hurricanes ...

Naples is forecasted for a life-threatening storm surge as a result of Hurricane Milton. Surge prone areas could see 5-8 feet of water above ground in and around Naples, according to a warning ...