"Several variables contribute to flood risks, including location, elevation ... the map shows that the coast is largely at risk of high tide flooding, sea level rise of up to 3 feet, and storm ...

If you look on any topographical map, you’ll ... the water level with sea motions such as wind waves smoothed out. This works well enough for measuring the elevation of things that aren ...

The state faces particular risks because of its barrier islands, known as the Outer Banks, its extensive coastline and its ...