There's Not A Cloud In The Sky, But Your House Could Still Be Underwater
Coastal areas are seeing a steady increase in high tide flooding. Scientists warn the problem is accelerating as the Earth gets hotter. And a little wobble in the Moon's orbit isn't helping.
Coastal neighborhoods around the U.S. are seeing a steady increase in high tide flooding, as sea level rise accelerates and sends seawater into homes, sewers and streets. The problem is expected to get worse in the coming years, federal scientists warn.
In 2021, 14 coastal locations broke or tied from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
