How Does Coastal Florida's Risk Compare to Our Neighbors?

U.S. Population in the 100-Year Coastal Flood Hazard Area | Climate | NOAA_s State of the Coast-1.jpgGreat interactive map from the NOAA Coastal Services Center quickly tells you for any state:

  1. Population growth of the Coastal Flood Hazard Area (CFA)
  2. Percentage of people living in the CFA who are:
    • Living below the poverty line
    • Over 65 years old
  3. What percentage of the state’s total land area is within the Coastal Flood Hazard Area

How does Florida do? Better go have a look at NOAA’s State of the Coasts website.