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Storm Surge
Coastal inundation during tropical systems and strong onshore flow.
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El Niño wave to raise California seas during winter storms
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Boston must consider $10.5B coastal protection plan to prevent $54B in future flood damage
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This small Florida town faced a 10-foot Hurricane Helene storm surge
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Shapes of Western Alaska bays influence local flood danger
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City of San Diego prepares for El Niño following a busy summer of water rescues
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Hurricane Lowell Linked to at Least 2 Deaths in Hawaii
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (394+ words) Newser Hurricane Lowell Linked to at Least 2 Deaths in Hawaii Hurricane Lowell's intense winds and storm surge that battered Hawaii's western islands this week are believed to have caused the deaths of at least two people. On the island of…...
Hurricane Lowell battered Hawaii’s western islands and is linked to at least 2 deaths
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (260+ words) HONOLULU — Hurricane Lowell’s intense winds and storm surge that battered Hawaii’s western islands this week are suspected in the deaths of at least two people. On the island of Kauai, the storm damaged oceanfront resorts while on Lanai, a cargo…...
Hawaii Gov Warns Hurricane Lowell Damage On Kauai Will Exceed $400M
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