https://pjmedia.com/weathernerd/2008/09/13/ikes-toll-unknown-massive-rescue-operation-planned/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 21:39:34 -0400<![CDATA[7:46 AM EDT: As I explain below, it appears Ike&#8217;s storm surge was far less severe than all the models and experts predicted. This was not a Category 2 hurricane with a Category 4 surge, as we featured it would be. Surge heights generally peaked around 10-12 feet, not the 15-25 feet projected.]]>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:46:53 -0400<![CDATA[Brendan Loy]]>https://pjmedia.com/brendan-loy/2008/09/13/ikes-toll-unknown-massive-rescue-operation-planned-n183222