FIS 3.2 – Coastal Hydraulic Analyses: Wave Setup and Wave Runup

The effects of tides, combined with large amounts of water and waves from storms, make coastal areas some of the most at-risk areas for flooding. To map coastal flood hazards accurately, many factors are considered such as, the types and strength of storms that historically have affected the area, along with offshore and onshore elevations. The presence of seawalls or jetties and other development in the area are also considered in the model as shoreline hardening factors.