FEMA Coastal Flood Hazard Analysis & Mapping

With approximately 39% of the U.S. population living in coastal communities along the Nation’s shorelines, accurately analyzing, mapping, preparing for, and mitigating the flood hazards in these areas is critical to addressing the threat of hurricanes, tropical storms, and sea level rise. This page provides resources and FEMA guidance materials for coastal flood hazard analysis and mapping, as well as mitigation, preparedness and recovery information on reducing coastal hazard risk. This page is intended for mapping professionals and contractors and hazard mitigation planners.

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General Interest

• The Developmental and Environmental Impact of the National Flood Insurance Program: A Summary Research Report
• Coastal Structures Form

Technical

• Coastal Construction Manual
• Shore Protection Manual (Now Coastal Engineering Manual)
• Mapping the Zone: Improving Flood Map Accuracy

Scholarly

• Coastal Education & Research Foundation / Journal of Coastal Research
• Coastal Hazards of Puerto Rico

Hazards

• Hurricane

Before a Disaster

• How Many People Live in Coastal Counties?
• Understanding Your Risks: Identifying Hazards and Estimating Losses
• FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL): View Custom Combinations of FEMA Flood Hazard Information Using Google EarthTM
• FEMA's Multi-Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (MHIRA)
•  Evaluation of Erosion Hazards
• Floodplain Management Bulletin on Historic Structures
• Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage Desk Reference

After a Disaster

• Role of Mitigation Post-Disaster Fact Sheet
• Mitigation of Flood and Erosion Damage to Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas
• Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage Desk Reference

Hazus (Hazards United States)

• The Use of Hazus for Managing Disaster Operations
• Flood Information Tool (FIT) - Hazus
• Flood Information Tool MR3 User Manual