a438035f-efad-4056-b9b4-eb3d0108ff8d urn:uuid eng UTF-8 nonGeographicDataset nonGeographicDataset 2025-10-16T10:40:20 creation ISO 19115 2016 Storm Tides a438035f-efad-4056-b9b4-eb3d0108ff8d Historical settlement patterns have resulted in Australia having most of its major city developments situated on the coastline. Storm tides are a major natural hazard for coastal regions. Severe storms and cyclones contribute 29 per cent of the total damage cost from natural hazards to the Australian community. In 1999 prices, this amounts to A$40 billion during the period 1967 to 1999 (including the cost of deaths and injuries). A storm surge is an increase in coastal water levels well above the normal high tide. If the storm surge is combined with daily tidal variation, the combined water level is called the storm tide. When the resulting storm tide exceeds the normal tidal range, local beach topography will dictate whether significant coastal inundation will occur. Earth Sciences Published_External risk assessment Download the article (pdf) documentDigital Download the article (pdf) PDF Unnamed resource documentDigital HTML