0 a lot of water that is pushed from the sea onto the land, usually caused by a hurricane (= a violent storm with very strong winds) -- przypływ sztormowy
Computers and experts should be able to give us better predictions soon of storm surge dangers.
What is most feared is the storm surge.
There was a further high tide at 12.15 today, and a forecast of further gale force winds and a storm surge.
There, the storm surge flooded the building in 6 feet (1.8 m) of water, causing great damage to the floor, drywall, and electricity.
Additionally, no major storm surge was reported, limiting the potential for major damage.
While the storm passed to its north, the city reported a storm surge of about 2ft m.
The storm surge and heavy waves proved dangerous to ships offshore, at least 300 boats sank or were badly damaged by the typhoon.
Protect development and the remaining fragile marsh from hurricane storm surge.
