40% change in Flooding in USA by 2100

You may want to rethink the long term flood risks for your data center.

FEMA has a Climate Change report where flooding is discussed.

Download and read the study, "The Impact of Climate Change and Population Growth on the National Flood Insurance Program"

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The national average increase in SFHA by the year 2100 may approximate 40% for riverine areas and coastal areas if shoreline recession is assumed; and 45% for riverine areas and coastal areas if fixed coastlines are assumed.

Fast Company reports on the same study and says the risk is 45%, choosing to emphasize the change if fixed coastlines are assumed.  The number would be 40% if shoreline recession is assumed.

Our Flooded Future, According To FEMA

By 2100, the area of the U.S. at risk for inundation will increase 45%. These maps--from the guys who are going to have to deal with it--show where.