storm surge
Americannoun
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storm surges
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A storm surge warning, which brings the danger of "life-threatening inundation," was in effect for the mouth of the Mississippi River to the Suwannee River, it said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Hurricane and storm surge watches have been issued.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Dangerous winds are anticipated with the chance of a storm surge which could inundate low-lying coastal areas.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 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
Churro barked and backed away, and Natalie watched in horror as the storm surge rose past the second floor and began to flood the hallway.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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