As federal agencies and local governments reassess flood zones and incorporate new technology, data on sea-level rise and the fact that the concrete jungle doesn’t absorb as much water as the natural environment, they’ve concluded that vast swaths of South Florida particularly inland areas are vulnerable to crippling storm surge and flooding from rain.
As federal agencies and local governments reassess flood zones and incorporate new technology, data on sea-level rise and the fact that the concrete jungle doesn’t absorb as much water as the natural environment, they’ve concluded that vast swaths of South Florida particularly inland areas are vulnerable to crippling storm surge and flooding from rain.
The Category 4 storm pummeled the west coast of Florida with 12-foot storm surges and 16 inches of rain. Is southeast Florida equally vulnerable? Here's a look at the region's susceptibility to crippling storm surge and flooding from rain.