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1. Storm Surge

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   A storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide. This elevation is primarily driven by the force of the wind pushing water toward the shore, though atmospheric pressure fluctuations contribute negligibly in comparison. The peak elevation reached by a storm surge is critical in assessing coastal flood risk, often correlating strongly wit…