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Storm Surge Simulations
- St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans, Louisiana

The following is an example of possible water heights for a slow moving category 4 hurricane. This image is an approximation of how high the water could rise. However, it is important to note that the animations are not at true speed, and do not represent the waves, debris, and wind that are likely to accompany the rising storm surge.  (Simulations courtesy of Mark Sudduth)

St. Louis Cathedral Quicktime movie of simulated water rise during a slow moving Category 4 Hurricane (1.7 mbThis is a quicktime file)
If you need Quicktime you can download it here.

St. Louis Cathedral with no flooding Slow moving category 4 Hurricane Flooding
(ABOVE SIMULATION IS OF A SLOW MOVING CAT 4 HURRICANE)
NO Storm Surge
New Orleans, Louisiana
Category 4 Hurricane Storm Surge Simulation
New Orleans, Louisiana


 

 

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