09/04/2024

Coastal Flooding is Becoming More Common

It's even happening on sunny days

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 flooding each year, according to a new report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). On average, the U.S. now experiences five extra days of high-tide flooding each year compared to the year 2000.

"Over the past year, we've seen record coastal flooding," said Nicole LeBoeuf, the director of the NOAA National Ocean Service.

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