Coastal Services Center

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Sea Level Rise Impacts for Wilmington, Delaware

This map shows potential flooding, or inundation, caused by sea level rise. Use the slider bar to view the extent.

The map illustrates the scale of potential flooding, not the exact location, and does not account for erosion, subsidence, or future construction. Water levels are shown as they would appear during an average high tide (mean high water). Rising sea levels will cause daily high tides to reach farther inland.

placemark Places of interest vulnerable to sea level rise.

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This pilot project is a collaborative effort of NOAA, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources.