# Storm Surge on The No Agenda Show Storm Surge comes up in 7 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2009 to September 2019. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** April 2009 – September 2019 - **Related topics:** [Hurricane Irma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-irma.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Bahamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bahamas.md), [Boston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Electric Scooters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-scooters.md), [Evacuation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evacuation.md), [Flooding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flooding.md), [Florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [Global Warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Hurricane Dorian Forecast, Scooter-nado Satire - **Episode:** [1169: Hockeystick Hoax](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1169-hockeystick-hoax.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-05 - **Time:** 1:36:51–1:39:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1169-hockeystick-hoax/chapter/hurricane-dorian-forecast-scooter-nado-satire.md Hurricane Dorian, a Category 4 storm, is projected to hit the Bahamas with 150 mph winds before potentially skirting the Florida coast. The hosts mock the inaccuracy of "spaghetti" weather models and joke about a "Scooter-nado" occurring if the storm hits Austin, Texas, and lofts thousands of dockless electric scooters into the air. Keywords: [hurricane dorian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-dorian.md), [bahamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bahamas.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [weather models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-models.md), [electric scooters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-scooters.md), [storm surge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/storm-surge.md) ### Boston Storm Surge and Global Warming Claims - **Episode:** [997: Competitive Victimhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-07 - **Time:** 2:34:37–2:37:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood/chapter/boston-storm-surge-and-global-warming-claims.md A massive storm surge in Boston resulted in the highest tide ever recorded in the city, leading to widespread flooding. Media reports immediately attributed the event to global warming, though the hosts point out that similar floods occurred in 1978 and 1921. Dvorak reports from the San Francisco Bay, noting that local mudflats remain unchanged despite "super tide" warnings. Keywords: [boston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boston.md), [storm surge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/storm-surge.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [flooding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flooding.md), high tide ### Hurricane Irma, Florida Evacuations and Media Coverage - **Episode:** [963: Born This Way](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/963-born-this-way.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-10 - **Time:** 19:36–27:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/963-born-this-way/chapter/hurricane-irma-florida-evacuations-and-media-coverage.md Hurricane Irma is tracking toward the Florida coast, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for the Florida Keys and surrounding areas. Governor Rick Scott issued urgent warnings for residents to leave immediately as the Category 3 storm threatens triple-digit winds and significant storm surges. Media reports highlight the logistical challenges of the mass exodus, including fuel shortages and reaching shelter capacity. Keywords: [hurricane irma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-irma.md), [rick scott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-scott.md), key largo, [evacuation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evacuation.md), [storm surge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/storm-surge.md) ### Hurricane Irma, Wind Radius and Lee County Landfall - **Episode:** [963: Born This Way](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/963-born-this-way.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-10 - **Time:** 30:04–31:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/963-born-this-way/chapter/hurricane-irma-wind-radius-and-lee-county-landfall.md Meteorological data indicates that Hurricane Irma's most destructive winds are concentrated within a 35-mile radius of the eye. Landfall is projected for Lee County, Florida, which triggers a brief discussion regarding the county's namesake, Robert E. Lee. The segment notes that while the storm surge is a major threat, wind speeds drop off significantly outside the immediate eyewall. Keywords: eyewall, [lee county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lee-county.md), robert e lee, [storm surge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/storm-surge.md), wind speed ### NBC News Coverage, Hurricane Irma Impact and Miami Infrastructure - **Episode:** [962: Service Pony](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/962-service-pony.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-07 - **Time:** 6:32–11:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/962-service-pony/chapter/nbc-news-coverage-hurricane-irma-impact-and-miami-infrastructure.md NBC News reports highlight the intensity of Hurricane Irma, comparing it to Hurricane Andrew from 25 years prior. Coverage focuses on Miami's readiness, specifically the danger posed by 25 construction cranes that could collapse in Category 5 winds and the potential for a 12-foot storm surge. Residents with hurricane-impact windows discuss their preparations while the media emphasizes the record-setting strength of the storm. Keywords: [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [hurricane irma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-irma.md), [miami](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miami.md), hurricane andrew, [storm surge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/storm-surge.md), construction cranes ### CBS News Coverage, Caribbean Destruction and Storm Surge Discrepancies - **Episode:** [962: Service Pony](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/962-service-pony.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-07 - **Time:** 11:09–14:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/962-service-pony/chapter/cbs-news-coverage-caribbean-destruction-and-storm-surge-discrepancies.md CBS News provides updates on the destruction in Puerto Rico, St. Martin, and St. Bartholomew, where wind gusts topped 200 miles per hour. A discrepancy is noted between NBC's 12-foot storm surge prediction and CBS's 9-foot estimate. The report features a resident in Puerto Rico who refused to evacuate, claiming his self-built house was strong enough to withstand the record-setting winds. Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [puerto rico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/puerto-rico.md), [st. martin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-martin.md), st. bartholomew, [storm surge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/storm-surge.md), [hurricane irma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-irma.md) ### Rotterdam Storm Surge Barrier, Amsterdam Smart Shops - **Episode:** [92: Swine Flu: It's a Beta!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/92-swine-flu-it-s-a-beta.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-26 - **Time:** 1:31–3:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/92-swine-flu-it-s-a-beta/chapter/rotterdam-storm-surge-barrier-amsterdam-smart-shops.md Dvorak describes visiting the Maeslantkering, a massive storm surge barrier in Rotterdam that protects the Netherlands from ocean flooding. The conversation shifts to Dvorak's current stay at the home of Yan Allen in Amsterdam. They briefly mention the history of Dutch "smart shops" and the availability of mushrooms in the city. Keywords: [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), maeslantkering, storm surge barrier, [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), smart shops, yan allen --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)