storm surge
Americannoun
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storm surges
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Dangerous winds are anticipated with the chance of a storm surge which could inundate low-lying coastal areas.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The NHC warned of the storm surge Hurricane Polo could unleash, which it said could be accompanied by large and destructive waves.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
When Hurricane Sandy arrived off the US East Coast in October 2012, it provoked a storm surge that flooded the city.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
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
He wasn’t thrilled to go back into the storm surge, and he was growling again—growling and shivering with fear at the same time.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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