Connecticut has launched a new public climate-risk mapping tool to help residents assess the flood exposure of their properties, along with other climate-related risks like wildfires and high winds. Accessible via the Connecticut Insurance Department's website, the tool utilizes private risk-modeling technology similar to that used by insurance companies for setting rates. This initiative follows severe flooding in western Connecticut in 2024, which resulted in fatalities and significant property damage, underscoring the need for more accurate flood risk data.