Hurricane winds blow water towards the center of the storm. Describe what happens when this storm surge reaches shallow water. Describe how a storm surge hits. The elevated sea level allows waves to break many miles inland. These waves hit like they were a solid object.
Flooding can affect areas hundreds of miles from the coast.
Tropical Storm Alberto did minor damage to the coastal area it hit. View Hurricane Gordon's track to answer the next three questions. View Hurricane Felix's track to answer the next three questions.