Report – Jersey Shore Could Suffer 200 Floods a Year

As sea levels rise, flooding will become a more frequent and more serious problem along the Jersey Shore, according to the findings of a recent study.

“Encroaching Tides: How Sea Level Rise and Tidal Flooding Threaten U.S. East and Gulf Coast Communities Over the Next 30 Years” is the name of the study released by the Union Of Concerned Scientists, according to nj.com.

The study claims that as sea levels rise, so will the frequency and severity of flooding. As an example, over time Sandy Hook's current average of 33 "flooding events" will increase to 88 by 2030. That number will increase to 211 by 2045, according to the study.

The flooding in the report does not necessarily have to include the storms and high winds normally associated with flooding events. Many of these projected floods will occur simply from elevated sea levels.The report recommends "upgrading infrastructure and developing a long-term vision" for shore towns at risk.