STORMTOOLS
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Rachel GreggOverview
STORMTOOLS shows coastal inundation projections from storm surge inundation and sea level rise. STORMTOOLS is a method to map storm inundation, with and without sea level rise, for varying return period storms that covers all of Rhode Island’s coastal waters.
STORMTOOLS For Beginners
STORMTOOLS for Beginners is a one-map stop for all residents of Rhode Island to better understand their risk from coastal inundation. This map allows you to enter an address in Rhode Island, and get answers to 3 questions about your property:
- Is my property vulnerable to STORM SURGE?;
- How DEEP will the water be on my property during a 100-year (1% chance) coastal storm?; and
- Will projected SEA LEVEL RISE affect my property?
Advanced STORMTOOLS
STORMTOOLS f
or Municipalities is a one-map stop for Rhode Island’s municipal officials and decision makers of Rhode Island to better understand their risk from coastal inundation. This map provides information on flooding impacts from storms and sea level rise, as well as information on the location of critical infrastructure, coastal structures and population density.
Audience
Rhode Island coastal managers, planners, and citizens
A step-by-step guide can be found here.
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