BAYPARK-Cat4-wSLRb-lg.jpg (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Maps from computer models that predict the level of storm flooding, in feet, at locations in and around Galveston Bay both with and without the Galveston Bay Park storm barrier during a Category 4 hurricane with 132 mph winds making landfall at San Luis Pass on the south end of Galveston Island. The figures in this model were generated using estimated values for sea level in 2050 based on increases due to climate change. Credit Image courtesy of SSPEED Center/Rice University Usage Restrictions Must credit: "SSPEED Center/Rice University" License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.