Past hurricanes like Katrina and Dennis prove the devastating power of storm surge.

Of all the hazards that hurricanes bring, storm surge is the greatest threat to life and property along the coast. It can ...

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KHOU 11 meteorologist Chris Ramirez breaks down the science behind storm surge and why it’s one of the deadliest threats during hurricanes.

Hurricane Katrina's surge in 2005 broke levees and flooded New Orleans. Hurricane Ike's 15- to 17-foot storm surge and waves swept hundreds of homes off Texas' Bolivar Peninsula in 2008.

When a hurricane threatens the United States, a lot of attention is focused on the path and the wind speed. Storm surge can be just as important to monitor, because it can quickly cause extreme ...

Past hurricanes like Katrina and Dennis prove the devastating power of storm surge.

When a hurricane threatens the United States, a lot of attention is focused on the path and the wind speed. Storm surge can be just as important to monitor, because it can quickly cause extreme ...

The major storm is expected to make landfall on Wednesday night, with flooding levels in Tampa forecast to be as high as 15 feet if peak surge occurs during high tide.

During Katrina, the intersection of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet acted like a giant “V” to funnel storm surge into New Orleans East and St. Bernard Parish.

Hurricane Katrina’s surge in 2005 broke levees and flooded New Orleans. Hurricane Ike’s 15- to 17-foot storm surge and waves swept hundreds of homes off Texas’ Bolivar Peninsula in 2008.