Climate Risk

Coastal cities rewrite their flood maps as data outpaces policy

New sensor networks are producing flood forecasts faster than the regulations meant to act on them.

By Larisa M. D'EveJuly 14, 20266 min read
Aerial view of a coastal neighborhood partially submerged after flooding, with sensor buoys visible near the shoreline

New sensor networks are producing flood forecasts faster than the regulations meant to act on them.