Sea Level Rise Maps: U.S. East Coast Calendar Year 2100

By Luis Ayala

These maps illustrate the scale of potential coastal flooding in the year 2100 after varying amounts of sea level rise. The maps were produced by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) using detailed elevation maps with local and regional tidal variability. They show the extent of inundation likely at high tide after various amounts of sea level rise. At the current rate of rise, the sea level on the east coast may rise as much as 8 feet by the year 2100. That's only 81 years from now So, I assume in the next 20 years it will rise 2 feet and in the next 40 years it will rise 4 feet. And, it's not just a Florida problem.
Note at least 29 airports will sustain damage - many major airports will be completely under water These include Boston, New York's JFK, Newark, Philadelphia, St Augustine, Miami International and Key West.

They can build a levee around Manhattan Island, but at enormous cost. The possibility of building a levee at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina? Not likely.

So, if you live close to the ocean, you may want to think about moving further inland in the next 20 years or so. If you are thinking about buying a home close to the water, check out these maps. If the area is light blue, it may be under water - sooner than you think

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1790881528
• ISBN13: 9781790881529
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"