By 2045, the sea level in the Florida Keys will rise 15 inches, according to a projection by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As a result, the city of Key West—the economic powerhouse of Monroe County, Florida—would see more than 300 tidal flooding events per year within the lifetime of today’s 30-year mortgages.
Encroaching Tides in the Florida Keys
Investing in Preparedness to Save Money and Manage the Impacts of Rising Seas
Published Oct 29, 2015
