Pacific Institute: Sea-Level Rise

Impacts of Sea Level Rise on the California Coast

Areas and infastructure vulnerable to flooding and erosion

Please see our Report for information on our assumptions, methods, and conclusions.

Hazard Zones

	Area at risk from a 100-year coastal flood event
		Current area at risk
		Area at risk with a 1.4 meter sea-level rise
	Erosion
		Area at risk from erosion in 2100 with a 1.4 meter sea-level rise
	Wetland Frontier
		Areas where wetlands may migrate by 2100 if unimpeded

Infrastructure at Risk

CA Coastal Zone
Health-care facilities
Schools
Police stations
Fire stations
Wastewater treatment plants
EPA-regulated sites
100 Year Coastal Flood Risk

Disclaimer

This information is being made available for informational purposes only. Users of this information agree by their use to hold blameless the State of California, and its respective officers, employees, agents, contractors, and subcontractors for any liability associated with its use in any form. This work shall not be used to assess actual coastal hazards, insurance requirements, or property values and specifically shall not be used in lieu of Flood Insurance Studies and Flood Insurance Rate Maps issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).