NOAA Quick Flood Assessment Tool
Assess Flood Risks
Overview
The NOAA Quick Flood Assessment Tool is a web-based application that automates the calculation of coastal flood frequency and impacts. Users can input a location, a flood threshold, and sea level rise projections to generate a report on future flood risk. While primarily aimed at coastal communities and planners, the data and analysis can be valuable for insurers in understanding and pricing coastal flood risk.
✨ Key Features
- Automated calculation of coastal flood frequency
- Incorporates sea level rise projections
- User-defined flood thresholds
- Based on NOAA tide gauge data
- Generates assessment reports
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Free to use
- Based on authoritative NOAA data
- Focus on future flood risk with sea level rise
Unique Value: Provides free and easy access to authoritative data and projections on future coastal flood risk.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Used by coastal planners, engineers, and communities to prepare for sea level rise.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Only applicable to coastal areas with nearby NOAA tide gauges; does not cover inland flooding.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a no-cost alternative to commercial flood risk data for coastal areas.
💻 Platforms
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Full access
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