High Flood Risk Identified for 17 Million on Atlantic and Gulf Coasts
High Flood Risk Identified for 17 Million on Atlantic and Gulf Coasts
US · Published Apr 24, 2026
• A study reveals that over 17 million people on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are at high flood risk.
• New York City and New Orleans are identified as particularly vulnerable areas.
• Climate change exacerbates flood risks, necessitating urgent mitigation measures.
New study reveals heightened flood risk
A new study from the University of Alabama indicates that over 17 million individuals residing along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts are at a heightened risk of flooding.
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