A new tool reveals a jarring, flood-filled future for the Bay Area as sea levels rise and annual storms grow more severe.

In about two weeks, more than 16,000 properties in Palm Beach County will be affected by changes FEMA made to flood maps.

How Much Does a Flood Elevation Certificate Cost? The cost depends on many factors. If there is an existing EC, and the flood maps haven’t changed, you don’t need to pay for a new one.

The proposal to go above-and-beyond in flood elevation for new construction is based on the latest climate trends. "The map of properties that sustained flood damage shows that while most of the ...