Why hurricane storm surges are so dangerous It’s not just winds that make hurricanes a threat; the storms can create walls of water that wash miles inland and cause significant damage.

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Scalise was elected to Congress in 2008. He discussed how the country has learned from mistakes made in the wake of the storm. "It put pressure on government to do better at every level," he said.

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Katrina made landfall on Aug. 29, 2005, with Category 3 winds, but it was the massive storm surge—estimated officially at 28 feet—that left an indelible mark.

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Helene produced devastating storm surge along the Gulf Coast, including the Tampa Bay area. Analyzed storm surge inundation (feet above ground level) along the coast of Florida from Hurricane Helene.