noun
A rise in sea level caused by strong winds and low atmospheric pressure during a storm, often associated with typhoons. Synonymous with 高潮 (たかしお).
See also: 高潮 (たかしお)
台風の接近に伴い、風津波による浸水被害が懸念されている。
With the approach of the typhoon, there are concerns about flooding damage from the storm surge.