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 destructive impact of most landfalling tropical cyclones is typically attributed to their strong storm surge, which was amplified by Audrey's rapid intensification before making landfall. The storm surge reached a peak height of 12 ft (3.7 m), inundating coastal areas.