(a) The degree of flood protection, based upon a once per 100-year flood frequency and a once per 500-year flood frequency for critical use facilities, as defined in Wis. Admin. Code, Chapter NR 116, and erosion hazard protection (based on a 50-year period) intended to be provided by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on rare occasions; larger floods may occur or the flood height may be increased by human-made or natural causes such as ice jams or bridge openings restricted by debris.
(b) Therefore, this chapter does not imply that areas outside of the delineated floodplain or erosion hazard areas or land uses permitted within the floodplain will be totally free from flooding or erosion and associated damages. Nor shall this action against the village, or any officer or employee thereof, for any flood, erosion, or other water-related damages that may result from reliance on this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 13-3-16)