Water level data measured in Charleston Harbor by NOAA Tides & Currents since the early 1900s show the observed increase in relative sea level. Click the graph for a larger view and source information ...

Summary: Several times per year, seawater floods some of the streets in Charleston, South Carolina. Taking steps to deal with this "nuisance" flooding can help the city prepare for sea level rise.

Summary: From weeks-long dry spells to extreme precipitation events, farmers face significant challenges in bringing crops to market. Here’s how one grower uses seasonal climate forecasts to increase his chances for success.

For the billions of people in Asia who depend on the Indian Monsoon for the majority of their yearly rainfall, the precise location where the Pacific warms during El Niño may be the difference between a relatively normal year and a devastating drought.

Connecticut shore, October 30, 2012. While Sandy's waves punish a seawall and home in the background, natural beach processes absorb wave energy, leaving quieter water behind. Source : . ...

Summary: Coastal residents and planners use this suite of GIS-based tools to visualize flood risks from sea level rise and storm surge and identify areas and populations at risk.

Summary: After a series of extreme weather events, the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, looked for ways to prepare for future storms. Their planning process had just started when they got hit again...

Summary: Spatial analysts use this downloadable tool to convert topographic and/or bathymetric data to a common reference system, enabling them to fuse diverse geospatial datasets into single projects.

Summary: To better prepare for current and future sea level rise, four counties in South Florida joined forces to agree upon consistent sea level rise mapping methods.

Summary: More frequent, severe, and longer heat waves will increase people’s vulnerability to heat-related health impacts, especially among the elderly, the poor, and those suffering from chronic illness.