DC/Chesapeake Bay in 2125

Using authoritative NOAA sea level rise data, watch the auto-play animation to see how rising seas will transform the nation's capital and surrounding region over the next century.

DATA SOURCE:
NOAA Office for Coastal Management Sea Level Rise data. Inundation zones based on IPCC AR6 moderate confidence scenarios. Local topography from high-resolution digital elevation models.

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Sea Level Rise Impact

Deep inundation
Low-lying zones (0-3ft)
Moderate risk (3-6ft)
City centers
Metro population
(proportional size)

Current Projection

2025
Sea level: Baseline (0 ft)
Based on IPCC AR6 SSP2-4.5
2025
Current sea level (baseline)