Here’s How California’s Flooding Risk Could Be Higher Than We Think

/in , , /by /CBS News Sacramentoby Ashley Nanfria

A national flood assessment tool could be out of date. A new study says this tool is not taking into account how many more severe events are happening because of climate change and how new construction could be at a higher risk.

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