Study Reveals High Flood Risk for 17 Million on U.S. Atlantic and Gulf Coasts
• A new study reveals 17 million people on the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf Coasts are at high risk of flooding.
• New York City and New Orleans are identified as particularly vulnerable areas.
• The study emphasizes the need for improved infrastructure, updated flood maps, and proactive community preparedness.
Study reveals flood risks for millions
A recent study by the University of Alabama reveals that over 17 million people along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts face alarming flood risks. Published in *Science Advances*, the study integrated 16 factors, including geographic hazards, population density, and infrastructure vulnerability, to assess risks from Texas to Maine. FEMA data was combined with artificial intelligence to enhance assessment accuracy.
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