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Flooding Could Wipe Out Tens of Thousands of NYC Homes

Some 19,300 homes could be destroyed in the next 15 years, while another 24,300 face damage.

By Anthony Russo | February 06, 2025 at 04:55 AM

Los Angeles isn’t the only one that is prone to experiencing pain from climate change. The Regional Plan Association is warning that as many as 19,300 homes in New York City could be wiped out as a result of flooding over the next 15 years, according to The City, which saw the forthcoming report.

An additional 24,300 homes in NYC’s five boroughs could take substantial damage by 2040 if a major storm hits by then. That only has a one percent chance of happening in each year (as of now) — but Westchester and Long Island could particularly face devastation if that happens. They could collectively lose tens of thousands of housing units by 2040.

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