A storm surge is water that is pushed onto shore by a hurricane. It is rarely a "wall of water" as often claimed, but rather a rise of water that can be as rapid as several feet in just a few minutes.

With a big storm system threatening the U.S., here are a few things you can do to make sure you are fully prepared.

Hurricanes are among the strongest storms on earth. Fueled by warm tropical waters, they can bring devastating winds and storm surge to coastal areas, and torrential rain well inland. Hurricanes ...

Have you ever experienced a storm surge? A new virtual reality simulation funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration brings the life-threatening hurricane phenomenon to life ...