Hurricanes and Flooding
Flooding is the most common and destructive natural disaster in the United States. To meet the challenge, experts at RFF are examining the impacts of flooding in communities across the country and evaluating methods for mitigating its impact.
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Media Highlight — Mar 6, 2024
Mountain State Spotlight: “Money for West Virginia’s Flood Mitigation Efforts Hangs in the Balance”
An article in a West Virginia news outlet cites an RFF explainer in its analysis of West Virginia flood resilience policy.
Media Highlight — Feb 29, 2024
Virginia Mercury: “A Proposed Army Corps Change Could Affect Hundreds of Billions in Federal Funding”
RFF Senior Fellow Leonard Shabman is quoted in this article about flood resilience policies in Norfolk, Virginia.
Media Highlight — Jan 5, 2024
E&E News: “Home Buyouts Raise NY Property Values after Historic Flooding”
Research led by RFF Fellow Yanjun (Penny) Liao on recovery efforts post-Hurricane Sandy is discussed and contextualized in this story.
Common Resources — Dec 15, 2023
Boosting Recovery and Resilience in New York State after Hurricane Sandy
A program in New York State aimed to help areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy recover and become resilient against future disasters—and yielded local economic benefits.
Working Paper — Dec 15, 2023
Managed Retreat and Flood Recovery: The Local Economic Impacts of a Buyout and Acquisition Program
This working paper evaluates the property- and neighborhood-level impacts of a buyout and acquisition program in New York State following Hurricane Sandy.
Explainer — Dec 13, 2023
Flooding in the United States 102: Policy and Solutions
This explainer details several policy tools aimed at reducing our communities' exposure and vulnerability to flood risk.
Explainer — Sep 26, 2023
Flooding in the United States 101: Causes, Trends, and Impacts
This explainer details the causes, trends, and impacts of flooding in the United States.
Working Paper — May 4, 2023
Jobs at Risk: Sea Level Rise, Coastal Flooding, and Local Economies
This study assesses the exposure of local economies to tidal flooding in the Chesapeake Bay region, finding that nearly 50% more jobs will be exposed to 100-year flooding in 2050.
Workshop — Feb 3, 2010
Managing the Risk of Extreme Weather Events in a Changing Climate
Managing the Risk of Extreme Weather Events in a Changing Climate
Conference — Feb 1, 2010
Background Materials - Climate Change and Extreme Events
Background Materials - Climate Change and Extreme Events
Workshop — Apr 5, 2006
Natural Disasters and Policymaking: RFF First Wednesday Seminar
Natural Disasters and Policymaking: RFF First Wednesday Seminar
Common Resources — Dec 15, 2023
Boosting Recovery and Resilience in New York State after Hurricane Sandy
A program in New York State aimed to help areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy recover and become resilient against future disasters—and yielded local economic benefits.
Resources Radio — Oct 24, 2023
When Freshwater Gets Salty, with Becky Epanchin-Niell
Becky Epanchin-Niell discusses saltwater contamination in freshwater; the causes of contamination; and how this saltwater intrusion affects drinking water, agriculture, coastal ecosystems, and economies.
On the Issues — Jun 23, 2023
On the Issues: Protecting Coastal Communities, Electric Truck Infrastructure, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: protecting coastal communities, electric truck infrastructure, and more.
Common Resources — Jun 15, 2023
Geeking Out on Geography: Mapping the Effects of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act
The Coastal Barrier Resources Act is a great example of how geographically targeted policy can have spillover effects in neighboring areas. New research from Resources for the Future scholars demonstrates why and how.
Media Highlight — Mar 6, 2024
Mountain State Spotlight: “Money for West Virginia’s Flood Mitigation Efforts Hangs in the Balance”
An article in a West Virginia news outlet cites an RFF explainer in its analysis of West Virginia flood resilience policy.
Media Highlight — Feb 29, 2024
Virginia Mercury: “A Proposed Army Corps Change Could Affect Hundreds of Billions in Federal Funding”
RFF Senior Fellow Leonard Shabman is quoted in this article about flood resilience policies in Norfolk, Virginia.
Media Highlight — Jan 5, 2024
E&E News: “Home Buyouts Raise NY Property Values after Historic Flooding”
Research led by RFF Fellow Yanjun (Penny) Liao on recovery efforts post-Hurricane Sandy is discussed and contextualized in this story.
Press Release — Dec 15, 2023
After Hurricane Sandy, New York State’s Buyout and Acquisition Program Spurred Economic Recovery
A new paper finds that, following Hurricane Sandy, New York State’s NY Rising Buyout and Acquisition Program had its intended effect.
