Storm surge is the rise in water level due to a storm. The
NOAA simulator SLOSH (Sea Lake and Overland Surges due to Hurricanes)
is used to model storm surges. This simulator computes the expected level of storm surge, over time, for a given coastal location and given the specific characteristics of a hurricane, including such parameters as wind speeds and direction. NIST (BFRL and ITL) are collaborating with NOAA to develop a statistical model of storm surges along the east coast of the U.S.A. to help define building requirements for coastal development.