This document provides photos and information about hurricanes, coastal flooding events, and sea level rise in Newport, Rhode Island and surrounding areas. It discusses historical hurricanes like the 1938 hurricane, more recent storms like Tropical Storm Irene and Hurricane Sandy, and their impacts. It also summarizes data on rising sea levels from tide gauge records for Newport and satellite observations. The document examines how higher sea levels could increase risks of coastal flooding and erosion, and affect coastal habitats and infrastructure like onsite wastewater treatment systems. It presents modeling of potential sea level rise impacts and notes that observed sea level rise has exceeded previous projections.
5. Drinking water facilities
Easton, Green End, Nelson and Gardner Ponds
Reservoirs
Newport, RI
28% of Newport Water District capacity
~5000 residents and businesses
15. December 12, 2008 Tidal Flood Event
A Glimpse into the Future of
Waterplace Park?
Gilbane Office Trailer
James Boyd
RI Coastal Resources Management Council
47. CRMC Setbacks in Post-Storm Reality
Property line extent abutting town road
Inland edge of coastal feature
Photo: RIDOT
Less than 50 feet!
48. What is
Freeboard?
Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
Design Flood Elevation (DFE)
Freeboard
Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
Source: FEMA Coastal Construction
Manual 2000