Community leaders use Coastal Risk Finder to protect people and places at risk

Community organizers and leaders examine and communicate the risks that sea level rise and coastal flooding pose to their communities.

Coastal Risk Finder provides straightforward facts about local risks and solutions via compelling, shareable graphics.

These are the features most useful to coastal community leaders, along with guidance on how to get the most out of the tool.

Go to the Tool

Find out who and what is at risk.
Easily assess the risks that sea level rise and coastal flooding pose to the people in your community using the 'Impacts' cards. Use the location search bar to choose your exact state, county, municipality, congressional district, or state legislative district of interest. By default, the tool shows what’s at risk of flooding at least once a year in 2050. Use the 'Select a scenario' and 'Additional settings' menus to toggle between different years and flood scenarios.
Learn how your community can adapt.
Find resources about coastal defenses, nature-based protections, and other adaptations in the 'Solutions' cards. These strategies range from storm preparation for individuals to infrastructure improvements for communities.

Share simple, clear facts and visuals.

The cards in Coastal Risk Finder can be shared via social media or email and downloaded as high-resolution images comprised of a simple data visualization and takeaway message.