New Interactive Tool Helps Marylanders Visualize Future Flood Risks

New interactive tool helps Marylanders visualize future flood risks

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources released the Maryland Coastal Flood Explorer to help people plan ahead for past and predicted flood risks.

Marylanders Can Now Check Flood Risk By Address With New Coastal Flood Explorer Tool - The BayNet

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Scottish Marine Habitats Could Help Tackle Coastal Flooding and Erosion | CREW | Scotland's Centre of Expertise for Waters

A recently published project funded by the Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW) has shown that Scotland’s coastal habitats, such as kelp forests and seagrass beds, could play a bigger role in protecting communities from flooding and erosion. As storms grow stronger and more frequent, and sea levels rise, natural solutions which complement current coastal defences are being explored. Researchers at Heriot-Watt University used computer models to …

Maryland launches Coastal Flood Explorer to map future flood risks

Communities can use the Flood Explorer for planning efforts like updating hazard mitigation and nuisance flood plans. Locals can check how future flooding could affect local roads, schools, parks and other important places.

New tool maps sea-level rise, flooding in Maryland’s coastal areas

Marylanders can explore current and future coastal flooding risks around their property and community with a new mapping tool. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources launched its Maryland Coastal Flood Explorer this month, allowing users to visualize high tide flooding, sea-level rise projections, and historic flooding events across the state’s coastal areas. “Knowledge is our greatest defense, and the Flood Explorer puts the latest coasta…