Tropical Cyclone: Largest Storm Surge associated with Tropical Cyclone
| Record Value | 13 m (42') |
|---|---|
| Date of Event | 5/3/1899 |
| Geospatial Location | Bathurst Bay, Queensland, Australia [14°15'S, 144°23'E] with Tropical Cyclone Mahina |
Reference
Whittingham, H.E., 1958: "The Bathurst Bay Hurricane and associated storm surge" Aust. Met. Mag., 23:14-36
Discussion
Other contemporary accounts place the surge at 14.6 m (almost 48 ft). Fish and dolphins were reported found on top of 15 m cliffs
Previous Record
Additional Images
Illustration of 13 meter (42') storm surge depth
Closeup and Regional Satellite Images of Bathurst Bay
Closeup and Regional Satellite Images of Bathurst Bay