Coastal Flood Risk - FEMA.gov
WEBMar 22, 2021 · Learn how FEMA creates flood maps in coastal areas. Flood maps show the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)— the area that would be affected by a 1%-annual-chance flood (or base flood). Properties within the SFHA are at a high risk of flooding, with at least a 26% chance of flooding over the course of a 30-year mortgage.
Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding Impacts - National Oceanic …
WEBSea Level Rise Viewer: Visualize community-level impacts from coastal flooding or sea level rise (up to 10 feet above average high tides) at U.S. coastal locations.
Coastal Flooding | National Risk Index - FEMA
WEBIn the National Risk Index, a Coastal Flooding Risk Index score and rating represent a community's relative risk for Coastal Flooding when compared to the rest of the United States.
Coastal Flood Exposure Mapper - National Oceanic and …
WEBThis online visualization tool supports communities that are assessing their coastal hazard risks and vulnerabilities. The tool creates a collection of user-defined maps that show the people, places, and natural resources exposed to 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).
Coastal Flood Exposure Mapper - National Oceanic and …
WEBSep 13, 2024 · We developed the Coastal Flood Exposure Mapper to help communities kick-start conversations about coastal risks. The mapper enables users to explore maps that show people, places, and natural resources exposed to coastal flood hazards and create a collection of maps to share and communicate about flood exposure.
Climate Central - Sea level rise and coastal flood risk maps
WEBInteractive global map showing areas threatened by sea level rise and coastal flooding.
Coastal Flood Risk - FEMA.gov
WEBProperties within the SFHA are at a high risk of flooding, with at least a 26% chance of flooding over the course of a 30-year mortgage. There are two primary flood hazard zones within a coastal SFHA. Learn more about flood maps for coastal regions.
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.
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.