2 million US floodplain acres developed in 20 years, with Florida half, increasing flood risk.

A study by the University of Miami reveals that over two million acres of floodplains in the U.S. have been developed in the past 20 years, with Florida accounting for about half of the new housing. While 74% of communities limit floodplain development, coastal areas show a higher concentration of such projects. The findings indicate that growing development in flood-prone areas increases the risk and severity of flood damage for affected populations.

September 12, 2024
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