Flood Watch in NY

Provided by: MyCoast |Published on: May 24, 2024

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Synopsis

This webpage tracks flooding across New York state, provides information on different types of floods, and lets users upload their own "Flood Watch Photos."
Students will learn about riverine, coastal, and shallow flooding, when high tide flooding occurs, and the extent of flooding in each sub-region of New York.

Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Geography

Authors: MyCoast

Region: New York

Languages: English

Positives

Students will enjoy exploring the interactive map with flooding reports across the state.
This webpage is organized and easy to navigate.

Additional Prerequisites

You have to create a MyCoast account if you want to upload a "Flood Watch Photo" for your area.
It may be beneficial if students understand the connection between global sea level rise and climate change.

Differentiation

Students can use the webpage to research flooding within one sub-region.
Teachers can use this resource in a unit on the vulnerability of coastal communities to climate change.
This webpage can enhance a classroom discussion where students consider flooding they've recently witnessed.
Geography students can discuss how climate change could impact human migration patterns in the next decade or so.
Art students can use the photos as inspiration to create informative art projects.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.