If you live in these US cities, chronic flooding is coming to a shore near you

[n2doc]

In 15 years, Annapolis, Maryland will experience tidal floods over 180 times per year. By 2045, Annapolis, Washington, DC, and Lewisetta, Virginia will all flood nearly 400 times annually. That’s according to a chilling new report form the Union of Concerned Scientists that evaluates the risk of floods for cities along the US east coast.

The report concludes that flooding caused by high tides will become far more frequent and pernicious over the next 30 years along the east coast. “This flooding will redefine how and where people in affected areas life, work, and otherwise go about their daily lives,” the report says.

Here’s how various coastal cities will be hit:



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http://qz.com/277956/if-you-live-in-these-us-cities-chronic-flooding-is-coming-to-a-shore-near-you/

[elleng]

1. Well, I'm screwed,

60 miles south of DC, 55 miles south of Annapolis, and on a RIVER! Maybe I'll die first.

[NV Whino]

2. Buy a boat

You'll be fine.

[elleng]

3. HA!

Several boats around, but where the hell would I GO? If I were younger, I might consider a houseboat. Have to DRIVE INLAND!

[dixiegrrrrl]

4. So far, forecasts like these have one thing in common:

They have arrived much sooner than predicted.