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Study: Rising sea levels may bring Floridians to Texas

As coastal areas may be affected by predicted rising sea levels, many residents may move to inland cities in Texas, according to a new study.

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Heavy rains caused widespread flooding in Houston on April 18, 2016. Here, the Buffalo Bayou is close to washing out Studemont Street near downtown Houston.
Credit: Dominic Lopez

As coastal areas may be affected by predicted rising sea levels, many residents may move to inland cities in Texas, according to a new study. Austin could gain as many as 800,000 new residents feeling the Florida coast, while Houston could add more than 250,000 people. (Houston Press)

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