Storm surge, the deadliest part of a hurricane

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- When you hear the words hurricane or tropical storm you probably think of damaging winds, heavy rain, the eyewall, and flash flooding. However, storm surge is often overlooked as the most dangerous impact in a tropical system.

If you live on or near the coastline in an area where tropical activity may occur, be aware of storm surge and its potentially life-threatening impacts.

According to the National Weather Service, "storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm...