As climate change accelerates, coastal areas around the world are facing mounting threats from rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and compounding natural hazards. The Coastal Climate Risk research group is investigating these complex challenges, focusing on two primary hazards that impact millions of people along the U.S. East Coast: flooding and heat stress. By combining observational data with advanced computational modeling, their work supports decision-makers in government, business, and communities—helping them to make informed choices about how to respond to climate-related risks.

• The Coastal Climate Risk group focuses on flooding and heat stress. Compound flooding is of particular concern.
• The group combines long-term observational data, reanalysis models, and storm simulations to assess climate-related risk and identify emerging hotspots.
• The group’s research is relevant to a wide range of stakeholders, including federal and state agencies, local decision-makers, insurance companies, and community organizations.
• Data and modeling can be used widely by other research groups within the MACH network.