Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2011
Abstract
In recent years the frequency and severity of heavy precipitation and floods in parts of the United States, including the Northeast, have been increasing to a statistically significant degree, and this trend is expected to worsen. Events such as last August’s Hurricane Irene have caused widespread loss of life and property damage.
This article summarizes some of the liability issues that result from floods, and efforts to control them.
Disciplines
Environmental Law | Law
Center/Program
Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
Recommended Citation
Michael B. Gerrard,
Governmental and Private Liability for Flooding,
246(92)
N.Y.L.J., November 10, 2011
(2011).
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https://scholarship.law.columbia.edu/faculty_scholarship/3081
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