Along the coast, storm surge is often the greatest threat to life and property from a hurricane, says the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Zeta is taking aim at the Gulf Coast on Wednesday, bringing a dangerous storm surge that could threaten lives.
“In the past, large death tolls have resulted from the rise of the ocean associated with many of the major hurricanes that have made landfall,” NHC says.
Hurricane Katrina is a prime example of the damage and devastation a storm surge can cause. At least 1,500 persons lost their lives during Katrina, with many of those deaths…
