However, as is typical with most landfalling tropical cyclones, most of the destruction at the coast was the result of the hurricane's strong storm surge, which was amplified by Audrey's rapid strengthening just prior to landfall. The storm surge was reported to have peaked as high as 12 ft (3.7 m), inundating coastal areas.
The hurricane's powerful storm surge, which was intensified by Audrey's rapid strengthening before reaching the coast, caused most of the damage along the coastline. The storm surge peaked at 12 feet (3.7 meters) and flooded coastal areas.