what are some storm surge facts?

Question

i already know how they are formed i just need facts.

Answer 1

Storm surge is rise of water above the ordinary sea level along the shores of a particular place.This causes flooding of the adjacent land areas.This is associated with a low pressure system particularly a cyclonic storm.The high wind of the storm pushes on the ocean's surface causing the water pile up on the shores.The low pressure at the centre of the storm also contributes(though on a small scale) to the storm surge.This will cause more flooding and damage if it occurs at the time of high tide in a place where there is significant difference between the heights of low tide and high tide.

Answer 2

Come down to my world (AL Gulf Coast) and I'll show you what Ivan and Katrina did here.