Hurricanes: Storm Surge & Flooding

Each and every year there are news reports of families that have been devastated by the wrath of wind that has torn through a community. There are preparations you can put in place. Read here to find out more.
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Hurricanes: Storm Surge & Flooding

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Storm Surge Monday # 4592
https://afludiary.blogspot.com/2010/05/storm-surge-monday.html

Today is day two of Hurricane Preparedness week, with today’s emphasis on deadly storm surge.

(SNIP) ... Storm surge is simply water that is pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds swirling around the storm. This advancing surge combines with the normal tides to create the hurricane storm tide, which can increase the mean water level 15 feet or more. In addition, wind driven waves are superimposed on the storm tide. ---CONTINUED---
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Hurricanes and Inland Flooding # 4597
http://afludiary.blogspot.com/2010/05/hurricanes-and-inland-flooding.html

Today is day four of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, and the focus today is on inland flooding.

On Saturday, I listed some of the major inland flooding events caused by hurricanes in You Don't Have To Live On The Coast.

This is from NOAA's Hurricane Preparedness page... --- continued at link, above ----
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