How the 5 riskiest U.S. cities for coastal flooding are preparing for rising tides

Of the urban areas most at risk, some are further along than others

Miami flooding

HIGH STAKES  Miami is the U.S. city at greatest risk of coastal flooding. Here, a 2009 storm brought 8 to 9 inches of rain to Miami Beach.

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The five U.S.