Question

a storm surge is characterized by
large hail.
strong winds.
severe lightning.
coastal flooding.

Explanation:

A storm surge is a rise in sea level due to a storm (like a hurricane), leading to coastal flooding. Large hail, strong winds, and severe lightning are associated with thunderstorms/hailstorms, not storm surges. So the characteristic of a storm surge is coastal flooding.

Answer:

D. coastal flooding