National Park Service Pamphlet - Climate-driven Changes in Storms and Sea Level Increases Flooding of U.S. Pacific Island Parks
Dates
Publication Date
2024-04-17
Summary
Key Points Coastal flooding during storms negatively impacts access, infrastructure, and natural, cultural, and historical resources in parks. Coastal flooding is expected to become more frequent and more damaging in the future, because of rising seas and changes in the paths and intensities of storms. As sea levels rise, waves will break closer to shore and run-up will reach farther inland, increasing flood risk. On average, 0.25 meter (10 inches) of sea-level rise will double tropical storm flooding in parks.
Summary
Key Points
Coastal flooding during storms negatively impacts access, infrastructure, and natural, cultural, and historical resources in parks.
Coastal flooding is expected to become more frequent and more damaging in the future, because of rising seas and changes in the paths and intensities of storms.
As sea levels rise, waves will break closer to shore and run-up will reach farther inland, increasing flood risk.
On average, 0.25 meter (10 inches) of sea-level rise will double tropical storm flooding in parks.