Flood Planning & Coastal Resiliency

The Town of Chesapeake Beach Coastal Resiliency Task Force and Coastal Resiliency Steering Committee drafted a plan to address short and long range plans to prepare for the  coastal resiliency of the Town of Chesapeake Beach. Its strategies and recommendations are intended to guide the Town as it adapts to sea level rise and an increased incidence and severity of flooding.It was prepared by the Town of Chesapeake Beach using federal funds from the Office for Coastal Management at the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The organizational and technical approach to the project was developed jointly by the neighboring towns of Chesapeake Beach North Beach in coordination with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources,Chesapeake and Coastal Services.  The Town also coordinated in the simultaneous production of mapping used in this report which documents the projected impacts of future seal level rise. While this Plan’s strategies and recommendations were developed through a planning process specific to Chesapeake Beach, they reflect an understanding of the effects of sea level rise on North Beach and compliment North Beach’s own efforts to adapt to sea level rise. To view the grant MOU entered into by the Town, please click here. 

Town of Chesapeake Beach Coastal Resiliency Plan: 

To view the adopted Town of Chesapeake Beach Coastal Resiliency Plan please click here. 

Coastal Resiliency Flood Mapping:

To view the Interactive Maryland Coastal Atlas Map please click here. Adjust the Mean Height High Water (MHHW) level to see the impacts of flooding in your area.