Chesapeake Bay Climate Adaptation Toolbox

Hazard Maps

Developed By: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Summary: The Hazard Maps explores historical hurricane data, storm surge, and wildfires to assist in assessing community vulnerability/risk.

The storm surge map shows historical hurricane tracks and strike frequency, as well as areas vulnerable to coastal flooding. The wildfire conditions and risk map includes active wildfires, wildfire trends, and community exposure. This tool also provides thorough supporting information, defining map attributes and data sources.

Get This Tool: https://www.epa.gov/waterutilityresponse/hazard-maps

Geographic Coverage

• Contiguous United States

Tags

• Historical
• Real-time/Current
• Grid based
• Location specific
• Computer application

Cost

• Free

Skill Level

• Low