New modeling tool shows coastal flooding hazards in central Puget Sound
Alison Lorenz
Created by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and supported by Washington Sea Grant (WSG), the Coastal Storm Modeling System (CoSMoS) recently released flood hazard products for shorelines in King and Pierce Counties January 14, 2026 From flooding to eroding shorelines, extreme storms increase the hazards faced by coastal communities. Recognizing these threats, planners and managers around Washington are assessing the vulnerability of their communities and planning for impacts – in parti