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Federal Flood Standard Management Tool (Beta)

Federal Flood Standard Support Tool

A new tool for determining flood risk. Federal Flood Standard Support Tool Launch Tool Overview The White House released a blog on flood resilience and launched a beta version of a new website and…

Summer 2024 Water Level Update

Through the spring months (March, April, May), Lake Michigan water levels began their seasonal rise. Water levels are expected to continue rising through July. Above average precipitation this spring increased water supply to Lake Michigan.…

Visual Signs of Erosion Photo Guide

A guide for spotting signs of erosion along Wisconsin's coastlines. Visual Signs of Erosion Photo Guide Download the Guide Overview This photo guide was developed by Wisconsin Sea Grant and the Wisconsin Coastal Management…

Coastal Hazard Regulations in Great Lakes States

A review of Great Lakes coastal regulations Coastal Hazard Regulations in Great Lakes States A Summary Analysis Full Report Overview The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Flood Science Center has released a summary…

New FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas for Lake Michigan Coastal Communities

Updated flood risk maps for the Great Lakes coasts. New FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas for Lake Michigan Coastal Communities Overview Severe flood events can happen along the Lake Michigan coast when strong winds drive…

Winter 2024 Water Level Update

Through the late fall (November) and winter (December, January and February), Lake Michigan water levels continued their seasonal decline. Water levels are expected to begin their seasonal rise in late March or early April. Over…

Wisconsin Culvert Inventory Database and Online Mapping App

An inventory of culvert infrastructure across Wisconsin. Wisconsin Culvert Inventory Database and Online Mapping App Visit Culvert Inventory Overview The Wisconsin Coastal-Management Data Infrastructure (WICDI) Project provided data, tools and training to coastal communities…