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- DictionaryStorm surge/ˈstôrm ˌsərj/
noun
- 1. a rising of the sea as a result of atmospheric pressure changes and wind associated with a storm.
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- Storm surge
Offshore rise of water associated with a low pressure weather system
A storm surge, storm flood, tidal surge, or storm tide is a coastal flood or tsunami-like phenomenon of rising water commonly associated with low-pressure weather systems, such as cyclones. It is measured as the rise in water level above the normal tidal level, and does not include waves. Wikipedia
