storm surge
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Sepa said there was a risk of coastal flooding on Tuesday due to a combination of very strong winds, a storm surge and spring tides.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025
Vonk and his team ensure the country is ready for extreme scenarios: a drought meaning all inland shipping is beached or a devastating storm surge.
From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025
The National Hurricane Center said Jamaicans could expect life-threatening storm surge, landslides and flash floods.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 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
How am I going to get up to the third floor before the storm surge catches me?
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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