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2016 - Cities Climate Hazards
| Row number | Organisation | Account No | Country | City Short Name | C40 | Reporting Year | Climate hazards | Magnitude of impact | Impact description | a) Asset or service | b) Asset or service | c) Asset or service | City Location | Country Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | City of Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury | 54060 | Canada | Sudbury | 2016 | Extreme winter conditions | Less serious | Interruption of services | Water | Transport | Residential | (46.526783°, -80.964463°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | |
| 502 | City of Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury | 54060 | Canada | Sudbury | 2016 | Heat wave | Serious | Concern for Citizens | Energy | Health and community | Residential | (46.526783°, -80.964463°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | |
| 503 | City of Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury | 54060 | Canada | Sudbury | 2016 | Heavy snow | Serious | Damage to infrastructure and roofs | Residential | Commerical | (46.526783°, -80.964463°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | ||
| 504 | City of Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury | 54060 | Canada | Sudbury | 2016 | Insect infestation | Serious | Impact on local forests and property | Residential | Food and agriculture | (46.526783°, -80.964463°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | ||
| 505 | City of Greenbelt, MD | 58591 | USA | Greenbelt, MD | 2016 | Rain storm | Serious | Fallen trees, lost power, flash flods | Energy | Transport | Commerical | (38.951545°, -76.922852°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 506 | City of Hamilton | 50555 | Canada | Hamilton | 2016 | Rain storm | Serious | damage to residential, commercial due to flooding, risk of transportation hazards on roads. | Water | Residential | Transport | (43.250021°, -79.866091°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | |
| 507 | City of Hamilton | 50555 | Canada | Hamilton | 2016 | Flash/surface flood | Serious | Examples of 100 year storm events happening in City and causing flooding conditions. | Transport | Water | Food and agriculture | (43.250021°, -79.866091°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | |
| 508 | City of Hamilton | 50555 | Canada | Hamilton | 2016 | Insect infestation | Serious | damage to urban trees and forested areas due to increasing temperature, less winter eg. Emerald Ash Borer Beetle | Food and Agriculture | Food and agriculture | (43.250021°, -79.866091°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | ||
| 509 | City of Hamilton | 50555 | Canada | Hamilton | 2016 | Extreme winter conditions | Serious | Risk of longer duration of colder winter temperatures and quick intense snowfall outside of lake effect | Emergency services | Energy | Residential | (43.250021°, -79.866091°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | |
| 510 | City of Hamilton | 50555 | Canada | Hamilton | 2016 | Extreme hot days | Serious | Risk of longer duration of extreme warmer temperature days of 40C in future | Health and community | Emergency services | (43.250021°, -79.866091°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | ||
| 511 | City of Hamilton | 50555 | Canada | Hamilton | 2016 | Extreme cold days | Serious | Risk of longer duration of extreme cold temperatures or events e.g polar vortex moving south | Health and community | Emergency services | (43.250021°, -79.866091°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | ||
| 512 | City of Hamilton | 50555 | Canada | Hamilton | 2016 | Severe wind | Serious | Damage to tree limbs and branches on trails, conservation lands and downtown areas with high winds, branches/ limbs falling or teetering on power lines | Food and Agriculture | Commerical | Energy | (43.250021°, -79.866091°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | |
| 513 | City of Hamilton | 50555 | Canada | Hamilton | 2016 | Drought | Serious | Concern regarding ground water recharging due to lack of precipitation in extreme events | Water | Food and agriculture | Health and community | (43.250021°, -79.866091°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | |
| 514 | City of Hamilton | 50555 | Canada | Hamilton | 2016 | Atmospheric CO2 concentrations | Serious | Global CO2 emissions rising in general driving to further impacts of extreme weather. | Health and community | (43.250021°, -79.866091°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | |||
| 515 | City of Hamilton | 50555 | Canada | Hamilton | 2016 | Heavy snow | Serious | Risk of quick intense snowfall outside of lake effect. | Transport | (43.250021°, -79.866091°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | |||
| 516 | City of Hamilton | 50555 | Canada | Hamilton | 2016 | Vector-borne disease | Less serious | Risk of increasing temperatures leading to increase vector born disease movement across borders | Health and community | (43.250021°, -79.866091°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | |||
| 517 | City of Hamilton | 50555 | Canada | Hamilton | 2016 | Water-borne disease | Less serious | Risk of algal blooms leading to decrease in water quality in Great Lakes. Still determining actual risk. | Water | Health and community | (43.250021°, -79.866091°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | ||
| 518 | City of Hayward | 54078 | USA | Hayward | 2016 | Land fire | Serious | The Hayward hills are at risk of wildland-urban interface fire. Dry grassland adjacent to residential properties and the seasonal Diablo winds can result in large, rapidly-spreading fires that cause widespread damage to hillside properties. Researchers at UC Merced have projected future fire risk for the entire Bay Area by comparing existing fire risk to the predicted impacts of climate change on temperatures, seasonal precipitation, and vegetation. The research projects some locations in Central Alameda County to exhibit decreased fire risk. Generally, across the Bay Area there is fairly limited change in fire risk in the year 2050, with the greatest change in occurring between 2050 and 2085, especially in the high emission scenario. While there is no data available specifically for the City of Hayward, the city is located adjacent to areas of unchanged or lowered risk. However, the decreased availability of water due to frequent drought caused by climate change could impair Hayward’s ability to fight fires. | Residential | Health and community | (37.6689°, -122.0808°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||
| 519 | City of Hayward | 54078 | USA | Hayward | 2016 | Drought | Extremely serious | Decrease in potable water supply and resulting water use restrictions. Impact on local businesses that rely on water supply. | Commerical | Food and agriculture | Residential | (37.6689°, -122.0808°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 520 | City of Hayward | 54078 | USA | Hayward | 2016 | Permanent inundation | Extremely serious | Hayward’s shoreline, while protected by extensive wetlands, is at risk of inundation from tsunamis, rare floods, and rising sea levels. Infrastructure along the shoreline will be more frequently, and eventually permanently, inundated as the sea level rises. In especially severe floods and at sea levels above 5 feet, residential and industrial parts of South Hayward adjacent to Don Edwards National Wildlife Preserve and Ward Creek are also at risk of flooding. | Commerical | Residential | Food and Agriculture | (37.6689°, -122.0808°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 521 | City of Hayward | 54078 | USA | Hayward | 2016 | Coastal flood | Extremely serious | The western edge of Hayward is at risk for flooding as sea levels rise. This includes miles of bay habitat, Hayward's wastewater treatment plant, its airport, a large portion of its industrial area, the approach to the major commuter bridge, and several residential neighborhoods. As sea levels rise, more energy will be needed to pump wastewater and storm water. | Industry | Transport | Commerical | (37.6689°, -122.0808°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 522 | City of Hayward | 54078 | USA | Hayward | 2016 | Landslide | Less serious | Rain-induced and earthquake-induced landslides may occur on Hayward’s hillsides. Extreme wet-dry cycles expected as a result of climate change may exacerbate the risk of these landslides. | Transport | Industry | Residential | (37.6689°, -122.0808°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 523 | City of Huntington Beach | 55418 | USA | Huntington Beach | 2016 | Heat wave | Serious | As temperatures continue to rise it is imperative that we educate our residents about best practices for avoiding heat related illnesses. | Health and community | Water | Energy | (33.6603°, -117.9992°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 524 | City of Huntington Beach | 55418 | USA | Huntington Beach | 2016 | Drought | Extremely serious | As the drought worsens over the next few years HB residents will be more at risk for heat related health issues (e.g. heat stroke, etc.) as many residents do not have air conditioning and the homeless population is growing (over 267 homeless people in HB as of 2016) | Water | Health and community | Commerical | (33.6603°, -117.9992°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 525 | City of Indianapolis | 43907 | USA | Indianapolis | 2016 | Flash/surface flood | Serious | Flooding is one of the biggest hazards and is expected to see an increase in severity over the coming decades. The city’s infrastructure is aging, and in the event of a 100 year flood event as much as $3.6 Billion in damage is estimated. The ongoing Deep Rock Tunnel project is aimed to mitigate the potential impact of such events but is unlikely to eliminate it altogether. City is also implementing a 20-year, $320 million storm water capital improvement program to eliminate identified neighborhood flooding and drainage issues. | Residential | Transport | Food and agriculture | (39.767625°, -86.178469°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 526 | City of Indianapolis | 43907 | USA | Indianapolis | 2016 | Heat wave | Less serious | Hotter summers will make it increasingly difficult for the community to meet ozone standards, requiring stricter environmental controls and discouraging business expansion. Hotter summers will also result in increased education costs. Currently, Indianapolis Public Schools sends children with asthma to air conditioned schools. Schools without air conditioning will need to find ways to provide a comfortable learning environment. Increased heat waves in intensity and duration typically produce air quality stagnation which increases PM2.5 and ozone levels. Public health faces greater jeopardy not only from the heat but also the deterioration of air quality associated with it. Children, older adults and anyone working outdoors are at the greater risk. In addition, increases in pollution levels reduce crop yields and also decrease the visibility, both of which have economic and quality of life impacts. | Residential | Health and community | Energy | (39.767625°, -86.178469°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 527 | City of Indianapolis | 43907 | USA | Indianapolis | 2016 | Extreme hot days | Less serious | Extreme heat is one of the biggest hazards and is expected to see an increase in severity over the coming decades. The city has vulnerable populations that will experience an increased risk of hospitalization or death with more intense heat. Increased heat waves in intensity and duration typically produce air quality stagnation which increases PM2.5 and ozone levels. Public health faces greater jeopardy not only from the heat but also the deterioration of air quality associated with it. Children, older adults and anyone working outdoors are at the greater risk. In addition, increases in pollution levels reduce crop yields and also decrease the visibility, both of which have economic and quality of life impacts. | Health and community | Residential | Food and agriculture | (39.767625°, -86.178469°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 528 | City of Indianapolis | 43907 | USA | Indianapolis | 2016 | Heavy snow | Serious | The climate change impacts on winter precipitation is likely to increase intensity of storms, though impacts on frequency are uncertain. Heavy snow impedes mobility and emergency services in the city, as well as impacting businesses. In 2014 the City of Indianapolis had to spend 70% of the annual snow removal budget on a single storm event. | Residential | Emergency services | Transport | (39.767625°, -86.178469°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 529 | City of Indianapolis | 43907 | USA | Indianapolis | 2016 | Rain storm | Serious | The city’s infrastructure is aging, and in the event of a severe rain storm lead to as much as $3.6 Billion in estimated damage through flooding. The ongoing Deep Rock Tunnel project is aimed to mitigate the potential impact of such events but is unlikely to eliminate it altogether. City is also implementing a 20-year, $320 million storm water capital improvement program to eliminate identified neighborhood flooding and drainage issues. | Residential | Transport | Health and community | (39.767625°, -86.178469°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 530 | City of Indianapolis | 43907 | USA | Indianapolis | 2016 | Tornado | Serious | Tornadoes are one of the most damaging events that can occur in the Midwest, but there is no clear evidence as to how or if climate change will impact their frequency or intensity. | Residential | Emergency services | Health and community | (39.767625°, -86.178469°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 531 | City of Indianapolis | 43907 | USA | Indianapolis | 2016 | Drought | Less serious | Though Central Indiana has reliable sources of water, current water use patterns paired with increasing temperatures and reduced precipitation could lead to severe drought conditions within the next 5 to 10 years. | Water | Food and agriculture | Commerical | (39.767625°, -86.178469°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 532 | City of Iowa City | 54111 | USA | Iowa | 2016 | River flood | Extremely serious | Road closures, bridge closures, mold in flooded residents | Transport | Health and community | Emergency services | (41.6611°, -91.5302°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 533 | City of Iowa City | 54111 | USA | Iowa | 2016 | Flash/surface flood | Extremely serious | Road closures, potential health issues | Emergency services | Transport | Health and community | (41.6611°, -91.5302°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 534 | City of Iowa City | 54111 | USA | Iowa | 2016 | Drought | Serious | Community water system has to pump from deeper wells, potential issue with food supply and disease | Water | Food and agriculture | Health and community | (41.6611°, -91.5302°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 535 | City of Iowa City | 54111 | USA | Iowa | 2016 | Severe wind | Extremely serious | Road closures, damaged structures, injured residents | Emergency services | Transport | Commerical | (41.6611°, -91.5302°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 536 | City of Iowa City | 54111 | USA | Iowa | 2016 | Rain storm | Serious | Flooded roads, damaged crops | Food and agriculture | Emergency services | Transport | (41.6611°, -91.5302°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 537 | City of Iowa City | 54111 | USA | Iowa | 2016 | Hail | Less serious | Damaged structures | Residential | Commerical | Transport | (41.6611°, -91.5302°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 538 | City of Iowa City | 54111 | USA | Iowa | 2016 | Tornado | Extremely serious | Road closures, damaged structures, injured residents | Emergency services | Commerical | Health and community | (41.6611°, -91.5302°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 539 | City of London, ON | 50558 | Canada | London, ON | 2016 | Extreme winter conditions | Serious | Warmer winter temperatures increases likelihood and frequency of ice storms. Recent events in Toronto disrupted electricity distribution for 3-5 days in some neighbourhoods. Falling trees can also damage personal property. | Energy | Residential | Transport | (42.9837°, -81.2497°) | (56.130366°, -106.346771°) | |
| 540 | City of Knoxville | 54048 | USA | Knoxville | 2016 | Drought | Less serious | Although droughts can have a negative impact on the planning area in terms of crop production, increased wildfire threat, and possible water-use restrictions, modern impacts are not as devastating as historical impacts. Knox County, along with the rest of the State of Tennessee has transformed from an agricultural-based economy in the 40s and 50s to a more urban one. That transformation has been paralleled by the modernization of the community water systems. More water systems have become interconnected; and larger, more reliable sources are being utilized to support water systems. | Food and agriculture | Energy | Water | (35.9606°, -83.9207°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 541 | City of Knoxville | 54048 | USA | Knoxville | 2016 | Flash/surface flood | Less serious | The most frequent type of flooding and damages in Knoxville are as a result of the frequent flash flood events. These are especially problematic in the urban areas where development increases the rate of water flow and decreases the ability for water to be absorbed into the ground. Risks include property damage, road closures, and population displacement. | Commerical | Health and community | Transport | (35.9606°, -83.9207°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 542 | City of Knoxville | 54048 | USA | Knoxville | 2016 | Tornado | Less serious | Historically, the ridges and valleys characteristic of East Tennessee have minimized the risk from tornadoes in Knoxville. Since Knoxville is not located within “Tornado Alley,” its tornadoes can generally be assumed to be anywhere from Category F0 to F2 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. However, past events have caused loss of life, injury, commercial and residential property damage, and power outage/downed power lines. | Health and community | Commerical | Residential | (35.9606°, -83.9207°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 543 | City of Durham | 54108 | USA | Durham | 2016 | Extreme hot days | Serious | Energy | Water | Health and community | (35.994°, -78.8986°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||
| 544 | City of Knoxville | 54048 | USA | Knoxville | 2016 | Extreme winter conditions | Less serious | Damages associated with winter storms in the area are usually related to downed power lines and power infrastructure. These damages and the associated losses as a result of disruptions in normal daily operations can be costly. One significant winter weather event can have multiple impacts including property damage and damages to power lines and infrastructure from falling trees and limbs, prolonged power outages, road damage, road hazards, and road closures, school, government and business closures. | Transport | Commerical | Energy | (35.9606°, -83.9207°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 545 | City of Lake Forest, IL | 57616 | USA | Lake Forest, IL | 2016 | Extreme hot days | (42.258634°, -87.840625°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||||||
| 546 | City of Lake Forest, IL | 57616 | USA | Lake Forest, IL | 2016 | Extreme hot days | (42.258634°, -87.840625°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||||||
| 547 | City of Phoenix | 35874 | USA | Phoenix | 2016 | Extreme hot days | Serious | Vulnerable communities at health and safety risk | Health and community | Energy | Residential | (33.4484°, -112.074°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 548 | Ansan City | 44191 | South Korea | Ansan | 2016 | Extreme hot days | (37.321878°, 126.830885°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | ||||||
| 549 | City of Lake Forest, IL | 57616 | USA | Lake Forest, IL | 2016 | Heat wave | (42.258634°, -87.840625°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||||||
| 550 | City of Lake Forest, IL | 57616 | USA | Lake Forest, IL | 2016 | Flash/surface flood | (42.258634°, -87.840625°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) |
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In 2016, cities reported over 2,000 climate hazards that are impacting their cities. Globally, cities are reporting that health and community will be most impacted by climate change.
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