Nov 27, 2017 for other resources to learn about sea level rise, coastal flooding, water well information and monitoring, visit delaware sea grant. Sea level rise viewer being able to visualize potential impacts from sea level rise is a powerful teaching and planning tool. With the map viewer, users can explore areas of projected inundation and. The sealevel rise guidance document has been updated with the scientific findings of the 2012 nrc report. The multibeam bathymetry database mbbdb at ncei collects and archives multibeam data from the earliest commercial installations circa 1980 through todays modern highresolution collections. The viewer is a screeninglevel tool that uses bestavailable, nationally consistent data sets and analyses. Extreme scenario 2100, allows users to pan around 3d imagery of americas coastal cities and see what they would look like if. The maps are produced using detailed elevation maps with local and. Sea level rise impacts delaware valley regional planning. The impacts of sealevel rise on the california coast. Hi i am trying to project various sea level rise scenarios onto a dem on arcmap.
Although it is happening around the world, there are some spots that are being affected more than others. Sea level rise and storm surge threats for delaware. The map does not include the effects of erosion, subsidence, or future construction. State and local officials are rejecting a new report that says coastal states including delaware need to spend billions of dollars on thousands of miles of sea walls to defend themselves against projected sealevel rise by 2040. To view the full report, compiled by a technical committee composed of regional scientists and planners, visit the delaware geological survey webpage.
For example, for a sea level rise inundation of 3 ft, the user could select the 4 ft and 2 ft sea level rise inundations to help show the upper and lower. Sea level rise and coastal flood web tools comparison matrix. When saltwater intrusion meets freshwater wetlands. Any help would be appreciated, sorry if this is the wrong. These maps have proven useful for visualizing the extent and potential effects of sea level rise inundation and have formed the basis of a departmentwide sea level rise adaptation policy for delaware s dnrec that will guide future decisions about development in delaware s coastal zone. Sea level rise viewer noaa office for coastal management. If youve ever wondered just what sea level rise would mean for your area and if you own land in a coastal state like delaware, you probably. Sea level rise viewer from noaa lets you see impact in delaware. This work will help planners, developers, coastal managers, and state regulatory agencies in delaware make more informed decisions based on the level of risk projects are willing to assume regarding the effects of sealevel rise coastal inundation mapping. Since 1992, nasa and cnes have studied sea surface topography as a proxy for ocean temperatures. Researchers have shown that sealevel rise is changing patterns of.
This web mapping tool visualizes communitylevel impacts from coastal flooding or sea level rise up to 6 feet above average high tides. A tide level gauge that has been bolstered to withstand hurricanes. Scientists predict that at the current rate of sea rise, the worlds oceans might rise by as much as 0. Data from the sea level rise viewer were used to create an interactive map that shows how areas vulnerable to flooding today were often marshlands in 1863. Sea level rise will inundate low lying areas, causing significant losses to tidal wetlands and wildlife habitat.
Sea level rise analysis tools california climate commons. As the high tide line encroaches landward, some important agricultural areas may no longer be suitable for tillage. Delawares economy and quality of life are linked to its shores, its vast expanses of tidal wetlands and its fertile farm fields. That may be, but a sea level rise viewer that has used elevation provided by the. The coast software tool, a free download, is built on the global mapper software developer. Future estuarine flooding sea level rise coupled with flood events in 2030, 2050, and 2100. Ship tracks of multibeam bathymetric surveys archived at noaa ncei. Thats about twice the rate of the global mean sea level rise. This web mapping tool visualizes community level impacts from coastal flooding or sea level rise up to 6 feet above average high tides. Basically i wish to highlight those areas which would be flooded if say the sea leve increased by 2m. Sea level rise inundation mapping tool for delaware u.
Snap the shore, see the future a collaboration of noaas office for coastal management and the king tides project to help people understand the global impact of sea level rise. New report shows thousands of delaware homes, millions in property value, at risk of sea level rise maddy lauria, the news journal published 5. The midatlantic coastincluding delawareis experiencing one of the highest rates of sea level rise in the u. Sea levels around delaware have risen up to 4 inches since 1956, and are continuing to rise, mainly due to ice melt and sinking land. The coastal storm modeling system cosmos is a dynamic modeling approach that has been developed by the united states geological survey in order to allow more detailed predictions of coastal flooding due to both future sea level rise and storms integrated with longterm coastal evolution i. At the mouth of the delaware bay, the town of lewes stands on the front lines of delawares battle with sea level rise. Development of a sea level rise adaptation plan for the.
The delaware national estuarine research reserve dnerr, a partnership between dnrec and the national oceanic and atmospheric administration noaa, recently collaborated with 15 other national estuarine research reserves in coastal states on a firstinthenation research study that examined the. Sea level rise will have economic, social and environmental effects throughout the state of delaware. Coastal adaptation to sea level rise tool coast blue marble geographics has partnered with the new england environmental finance center neefc from the edmund muskie school of policy research at the university of southern maine to develop the software interface for coast. Because of its location, low average elevation and dependence upon coastal resources for jobs and recreation, delaware is particularly vulnerable to the effects of sea level rise. The coastal storm modeling system cosmos is a dynamic modeling approach that has been developed by the united states geological survey in order to allow more detailed predictions of coastal flooding due to both future sealevel rise and storms integrated with longterm coastal evolution i. Photo simulations of how future flooding might impact local landmarks are also provided, as well as data related to water depth, connectivity, flood frequency, socioeconomic vulnerability, wetland loss and.
Software shows potential impact of rising sea levels. We are in a partnership with a number of data users flood modelers, emergency managers, planners to provide detailed information about where flooding is. The sea level rise viewer, developed by the noaa office for coastal management, offers access to data and information about the risks of sea level rise, storm surge, and flooding along the coastal united states. Use this web mapping tool to visualize communitylevel impacts from coastal flooding or sea level rise up to 10 feet above average high tides. Modeling coastal sealevel rise in delaware this is a research proposal designed to explore and focus on using arcgis to model the management of a natural resource and understand an increasing problem.
Sea level rise threatens thousands of delaware homes. Basically i wish to highlight those areas which would be flooded if say the sealeve increased by 2m. Summary of 2014 delaware residents opinions on climate change and sea level rise perception survey 1 delaware coastal programs the mission of the delaware coastal programs section is to preserve, protect, develop, and enhance the resources. Florida sea level scenario sketch planning tool sea level rise viewer about. Searchable tool to display delawares sea level rise scenarios. In collaboration with usgs researchers, the sea level rise and coastal flood hazard scenarios and tools interagency task force convened by the u.
Over the past century, delaware has experienced a sea level rise of more than one foot. They also have a vested interest in the high quality data that this project will provide. Sea level rise fenwick island sussex county, delaware. Sea level rise viewer from noaa lets you see impact in. Visualizing the impacts of sea level rise in delaware.
A mapping viewer designed to help coastal communities start discussions about coastal flood. Sea level along the shores of the delaware estuary rose about 30 cm one foot during the same period due to both globally rising seas and subsidence in the midatlantic region. Jun 18, 2018 new report shows thousands of delaware homes, millions in property value, at risk of sea level rise maddy lauria, the news journal published 5. The rising and spreading of water over normally dry land is referred to as inundation. We examine six dimensions of sea level rise projections. The noaa sea level rise impacts viewer allows users to overlay various sealevel rise scenarios with their impacts on marsh distribution, socioeconomic vulnerability or flood frequency. Century of data shows sealevel rise shifting tides in.
Works with the esri javascript api, arcgis server, arcgis online and more. Video and animations of sea level from nasas climate website. Scientists from delaware coastal programs used a simple model to develop maps to show the possible impacts of inundation based on various sea level rise scenarios for delawares waterways and the land that surrounds them watersheds. Sea level rise on raster dem geonet, the esri community. The delaware national estuarine research reserve dnerr, a partnership between dnrec and the national oceanic and atmospheric administration noaa, recently collaborated with 15 other national estuarine research reserves in coastal states on a firstinthenation research.
Nov 27, 2017 the 2017 report, which replaces a previous report from 2009, recommends planning scenarios that incorporate sea level rise increases of 0. Since 1900, the lewes tide gauge has recorded a nearly 16inch increase in sea level according to the delaware geological survey. The 2017 report, which replaces a previous report from 2009, recommends planning scenarios that incorporate sealevel rise increases of 0. Scientists from delaware coastal programs used a simple model to develop maps to show the possible impacts of inundation based on various sea level rise scenarios for delaware s waterways and the land that surrounds them. If youve ever wondered just what sea level rise would mean for your area, now you can explore it in detail. Extreme scenario 2100, allows users to pan around 3d imagery of americas coastal cities and see what they would look like if sea levels rose by eight feet. According to the intergovernmental panel on climate change ipcc, the rate of sea level rise will increase over the next century. All have agreed to participate in the project and provide the data and technical support to make the project a success. Sea level rise is one of the primary effects of global climate change and one that is particularly significant for the state of delaware. The use of the 1 ft increments of sea level rise inundations shown on this viewer can be used to assist the user in visualizing the upper and lower extremes for a selected sea level rise. For delaware, sea level rise is especially concerning because the coastline is no longer able to adapt to the rising waters as naturally as it has been able to in the past. Sea level rise initiative project compendium september 2011. Development of a sea level rise adaptation plan for the state. Delaware residents opinions on climate change and sea level.
The viewer is a screening level tool that uses bestavailable, nationally consistent data sets and analyses. The purpose of this map viewer is to provide federal, state, and local coastal resource managers and planners with a preliminary look at sea level rise and coastal flooding impacts. This map viewer illustrates the scale of potential coastal flooding after varying amounts of sea level rise. Apr 05, 2016 as air and ocean temperatures rise, sea level could rise another 1. Section 3 examines the pros and cons of attempting to follow a consistent approach to developing sea level rise projections in the state. Determination of future sealevel rise planning scenarios for. Sea level rise viewer office for coastal management noaa. The final report from the nrc, sealevel rise for the coasts of california, oregon, and washington1, was released in june 2012. This map viewer helps users find, overlay, and evaluate estuary data within the coastal atlas. The affect of rising sea levels on the delaware coast. Sea level rise in the delaware estuary during the past century, global sea level rose about 15 cm six inches.
These maps reflect the filling of these watersheds at constant elevations, also referred to as bath tub modeling. Sea level rise recommendations for adapting to sea level rise in delaware. Interactive map of sea level rise impacts in delaware. Visualize potential impacts from sea level rise through maps and photos. Weve got a sea level rise phone app that can crowdsource information about flooding. Dnrec, dnerr collaborate on new national study examining sea level rise in tidal marshes. Council nrc to issue a report on sealevel rise slr to advise california on planning efforts. State and local officials are rejecting a new report that says coastal states including delaware need to spend billions of dollars on thousands of miles of sea walls to defend themselves against projected sea level rise by 2040. Sea level rise can increase the height of storm waves, making more areas vulnerable to storm damage. Sea level rise coupled with flood events in 2030, 2050, and 2100.
The states low average elevation and dependence upon coastal resources for jobs, tourism, and recreation make it particularly vulnerable to the impacts of sea level rise. Apr 27, 2020 dems are used for coastal process modeling tsunami inundation, storm surge, sea level rise, contaminant dispersal, etc. Delaware ranks as the second smallest state in size, with a total area of 1,982 square miles. The state is 96 miles long and ranges from 9 to 35 miles wide. This project will also develop new inundation maps along delaware s coast that correspond to the identified scenarios. Sea level rise can inundate and flood low lying areas, causing losses to tidal wetlands, habitat, and agricultural areas. Mesmerizing tool from noaa lets you watch it happen in delaware. An old economics axiom holds that a rising tide lifts all boats. Slr scenarios were mapped by county using local tide gauge data, updated sea level trends from noaa, and the best available lidarbased elevation data. As air and ocean temperatures rise, sea level could rise another 1. Recommendation of sealevel rise planning scenarios for delaware. Sea level along the shores of the delaware estuary rose about 30 cm one foot during the same period due to both globally rising seas and subsidence in. Delaware geological survey, dnrec update sea level rise.
The map viewer includes remapped slr scenarios using the usace 20 and noaa 2012 slr projections. Delaware residents opinions on climate change and sea. Noaa makes free software available for conversion among vertical datums, aptly named vdatum. Sea level rise inundation mapping tool for delaware. Delaware lies within a sea level rise hotspot where sea levels could rise faster and higher than elsewhere due to a combination of rising seas and sinking land. Concurrently to the work of the slr technical committee and development of the slr technical report containing the new.
For other resources to learn about sea level rise, coastal flooding, water well information and monitoring, visit delaware sea grant. Software shows potential impact of rising sea levels on us. Determination of future sealevel rise planning scenarios. Users can simulate inundation associated with one to six feet of sea level rise at various scales along the contiguous united states coast, except for the great lakes. Scientists from delaware coastal programs used a simple model to develop maps to show the possible impacts of inundation based on various sea level rise scenarios for delawares waterways and the land that surrounds them.
The maps divide coastal low lands into four categories. Delaware updates sea level rise planning scenarios whyy. Slide showing data viewer with sealevel rise scenario data bottom plot displayed at a single location in florida. Sea level rise also can cause higher water tables and salt. Dec 23, 20 hi i am trying to project various sea level rise scenarios onto a dem on arcmap. Sea level rise inundation maps how the sea level rise inundation maps work. Global change research program has developed two products that provides users with information and a tool to visualize, interact with, and explore 2017 sealevel rise scenarios. The delaware sea level rise inundation map shows how various extents of future sea level rise 0. Sea level rise affects more than beaches and oceanfront land owners. Thanks to editor mark wilson for skill and patience in making all of this readable. A storytelling template that enables users to view and compare two layers of a web map using a vertical bar or a spyglass.