By-Line: Julie Murphy, Flagler County Government
The public – local officials, residents, interested stakeholders – are invited to attend a presentation of the results of an analysis of Flagler County when it suffers “compound flooding risks.” Compound flooding risks occur any time two or more flood-generating mechanisms – storm surge, high tides, heavy rain, elevated river flow – happen simultaneously or in quick succession, resulting in more widespread flooding.
The Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) worked with Flagler County through a Florida Department of Environmental Protection resilience grant to conduct a study and develop a Flagler County Adaptation Plan to address the identified vulnerabilities. NEFRC will make a presentation of the study, the draft adaptation plan, and maps that show the inundation risk at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, September 25, at the Flagler County Emergency Operations Center, 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Building 3, Bunnell.
“The results of this study offer critical insights into how multiple flood drivers can interact to increase risk,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. “Attendees will learn how compound flooding could affect local neighborhoods, infrastructure, and natural resources, and explore potential strategies to reduce these risks.”
The event highlights include:
- Presentation of the Compound Flooding Analysis results for Flagler County;
- Detailed flood risk maps showing high-impact areas;
- Overview of the Draft Adaptation Plan, including proposed resilience and mitigation measures;
- Opportunity for public feedback to help refine the plan before final adoption.
