Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding Impacts - National Oceanic …
WEBView sea level rise and potential coastal flooding impact areas and relative depth. Compare inundation levels to local relative sea level rise scenarios. View the level of confidence in the base data used for mapping inundation levels. View potential changes in marsh and other land cover types based on inundation levels.
Climate Central - Sea level rise and coastal flood risk maps
WEBInteractive global map showing areas threatened by sea level rise and coastal flooding.
Sea Level Rise - Map Viewer | NOAA Climate.gov
WEBVisualize the impacts of sea level rise and prioritize actions for different scenarios. NOAA's Sea Level Rise map viewer gives users a way to visualize community-level impacts from coastal flooding or sea level rise (up to 10 feet above average high tides).
Flood Maps - FEMA.gov
WEBJan 22, 2024 · Heavy rains, poor drainage, and even nearby construction projects can put you at risk for flood damage. Flood maps are one tool that communities use to know which areas have the highest risk of flooding. FEMA maintains and updates data through flood maps and risk assessments.
Coastal Flood Risk - FEMA.gov
WEBMar 22, 2021 · Coastal communities face a range of unique flooding hazards including storm surge, waves and erosion—all of which can cause extensive damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure. Achieving Coastal Resilience.
On the U.S. Gulf Coast, flooding risk grows as sea level rise ...
WEBApr 29, 2024 · Alabama and the U.S. Gulf Coast region have seen a sudden burst of sea level rise, spurring flooding in low areas exacerbated by rainfall and high tides.
Coastal flooding accelerating because of climate change : NPR
WEBAug 6, 2024 · Coastal flooding from high tides is getting more common in most parts of the United States, as climate change causes sea levels to rise. Millions of people are affected by so-called sunny day...
Inundation Dashboard - NOAA Tides & Currents - NOAA Tides …
WEBInundation is the total water level that occurs on normally dry ground as a result of flooding. Along the coast, there are a few common sources of inundation including abnormally high tides, storm surge, persistent onshore winds and waves. In rivers and tidal estuaries, runoff from excessive rainfall can provide another source of inundation.
Coastal Flooding - ArcGIS StoryMaps
WEBNov 2, 2023 · The Virginia coast has many low-lying areas that will look very different in the future given sea level rise projections. Let's see how this will impact the city of Norfolk.
Climate Change Indicators: Coastal Flooding | US EPA
WEBSep 6, 2024 · As relative sea level rises due to climate change (see the Sea Level indicator), one of the most noticeable consequences is an increase in coastal flooding. Flooding typically occurs during seasonal high tides (“king tides”) and storms that push water toward the shore.
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