The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, but the USGS works year-round to provide the science that emergency managers, local officials, and the public rely on to protect lives and property. Before a storm: USGS coastal change forecasts predict where beaches may erode, where sand could push inland, and where storm surge may flood roads and homes. During Hurricane Ian in 2022, these forecasts accurately predicted widespread dune loss along Florida's Gulf Coast, helping officials prepare for road closures and damage assessments. During a storm: A nationwide network of streamgages and rapid-deployment gauges tracks river levels and flood conditions in real time. During Hurricane Harvey in 2017, these sensors helped emergency managers in Texas track rising waters and direct rescue operations. After a storm: High-resolution aerial imagery and lidar scans map what has changed: washed-out roads, flooded neighborhoods, and damaged shorelines. After Hurricane L...