storm surge
Americannoun
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storm surges
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A combination of storm surge and tide will cause normally dry areas near the immediate coast to be flooded, the NHC said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
The role of climate change and its influence on tropical cyclones is more complex than other types of extreme weather as they are often driven by a combination of rainfall, strong winds and storm surge.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2025
Hurricane conditions, storm surge and heavy rainfall are possible on Wednesday in the southeast Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025
"Destructive winds and storm surge and catastrophic flooding will worsen on Jamaica through the day and into tonight."
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2025
Again and again the news reports warned of the storm surge.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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