22.2 Metres
The worst U.S. hurricane in terms of death toll struck Galveston, Texas on September 8, 1900. The death toll was at least 6,000 and may have been as high as 12,000.
A flood can go as high as the land and water allow. There is no limit to the rise of flood waters because a flood is not a controlled event.
Its 31-day existence made John the longest-lasting tropical cyclone recorded in both the Pacific Ocean and worldwide, surpassing both Hurricane Tina's previous record in the Pacific of 24 days in the 1992 season and Hurricane San Ciriaco's previous world record of 28 days in the 1899 Atlantic season
High water
The worst hurricane to hit the USA, in terms of death toll, was the one that hit Galveston on September 8, 1900. The closest official estimate for the total deaths is around 8,000, but unofficial estimates suggest the toll could have been as high as 12,000.
very high
The Great Hurricane of 1780 killed more than 27,500 peopleHurricane Mitch of 1998 killed at least 18,974 may have been as high as 21,000The "Galveston" Hurricane killed an estimated 8,000 - 12,000 people in 1900
thunderstorm and high water levels
30 ft
Over the road
5 feet
HurricaneA storm surge that causes extensive coastal damage to property and leading to possible loss of life.