Coastal floods refer to the flooding of land near the sea or ocean. It happens when high tides, storms, or hurricanes cause water from the sea to overflow and cover the nearby coastal areas. Full definition
Climate change can lead to heavier rain from hurricanes and increased risk of coastal flooding due to storm surge. (wxshift.com)
Our electricity system is at risk today from coastal flooding. (ucsusa.org)
* By 2100, hundreds of millions of people may be affected by coastal flooding due to climate change and development patterns that don't take into account the need for adaptation. (bloomberg.com)