A preparedness exercise last week with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers simulated how the region would respond to a storm as ...

Flash flooding and storm surges are the chief concerns as Tropical Cyclone Alfred surges toward millions of people, bringing with it torrential rain and strong winds. Creeping toward southeast ...

A storm surge is a raised dome of sea water typically 60km to 80km across and 2–5m above the normal sea level. They are caused by strong winds and areas of low pressure created by a cyclone or severe ...

On top of that, authorities fear a mammoth stormwater surge to hit, with sea level rises of up to one metre greater than typical high tides. “Potentially, the storm surge is the most dangerous ...

Photo shows New Year's Weather: Dark grey storm clouds over a green forested area, with a rain storm on the horizon.

Compound flood raised from the concurrent heavy precipitation and storm surge receives increasing attention because of its potential threat to coastal areas. Analyzing the past changes in the ...