5 Things to know about Hurricane Hazard Risks
- Storm surge is water pushed onshore by the tropical system. It causes the most damage of any of the hurricane hazards.
- Wind from a hurricane can top 200 mpg and cause massive damage to buildings in its path.
- Inland flooding caused by heavy rain damages homes and can wash out roadways well away from the coast.
- Tornadoes are common as a hurricane moves ashore. They are not typically long-lived, but they can cause plenty of damage
- Rip currents and rough seas are common both before and after a hurricane, making swimming or surfing very dangerous.