The Everyday Risk of Flooding v1
Flooding is not limited to coastal houses and epic storms. Throughout New York City, street flooding affects the daily lives of millions.
Note: In all of the below maps, you can view the legend by clicking the icon in the bottom lefthand corner.
Many homeowners in New York City face these odds. FEMA estimates that about 80 square miles of New York City are at 'high risk' for flooding.
Some of areas most affected by routine street ponding and flooding, the focus of most 311 complaints, are home to more than 70,000 people per square mile.
This affects hundreds of thousands of people. Flatbush is home to about 75,000 per square mile.
Street flooding is not a once in a lifetime phenomenon for these people. It affects their daily lives.
Manhattan, New York Image from Pixabay
You can explore these areas using the tool below.
Slide divider, pan, and zoom to explore the underlying satellite imagery of each zip code in NYC. Use icon in lower left hand corner of map to view legend. Double click on any zip code to learn more. The neighborhoods that are most densely populated and commonly flooded are marked with pins.
