This map indicates the potential inundation area by a storm surge of the listed height. To determine water depth you must subtract your elevation. Accuracy is +/- 20%.
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The Storm Surge
April 15, 2010 11:22 AM
Storm surge is a large dome of water, 50 to 100 miles wide that sweeps across the coastline along and to the right of where the eye makes landfall. The stronger the hurricane winds, the higher the storm surge. The storm surge can be more than 15 feet in major hurricanes. Storm surge poses the greatest threat to life and property for coastal communities.
