Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flood Frequency Viewer (Wilmington, Delaware)
U.S. Geological Survey, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and NOAA Coastal Services Center
Features
- Portrays sea level rise scenarios and potential impacts
- Uses maps with prominent landmarks to increase recognition
- Illustrates how sea level rise will increase tidal flood frequency
Overview
Use the slider bar beside the map to see how rates of sea level rise will potentially impact Wilmington, Delaware. Flooding frequency information is also provided. This visualization tool is helpful for those involved in coastal planning and any effort to educate citizens about local sea level rise issues.
Other sea level rise impact viewers have been developed since the creation of this viewer:
- NOAA Coastal Services Center Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding Impacts Viewer
- USGS Sea Level Rise Visualization for Alabama and Mississippi