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2016 - Cities Climate Hazards

Row numberOrganisationAccount NoCountryCity Short NameC40Reporting Year Climate hazards​Magnitude of impactImpact description​a) Asset or serviceb) Asset or servicec) Asset or serviceCity LocationCountry Location
551City of Lake Forest, IL57616USALake Forest, IL2016Drought(42.258634°, -87.840625°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
552City of Lakewood54075USALakewood2016Extreme hot daysSeriousStatewide average temperatures are projected to warm by +1.5°F to +4.5°F by 2050 under a scenario with low future emissions of heat-trapping gases, or by +3.5°F to +6.5°F with high future emissions. For later in the century, high emissions are projected to lead to continued further increases, to +5.5°F to +9.5°F. All these values are comparisons to 1971–2000 averages (The Colorado Local Resilience Project, 2015).Health and communityEmergency servicesEnergy(39.7047°, -105.0814°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
553City of Lakewood54075USALakewood2016Heat waveExtremely seriousThe highest summertime temperatures are projected to increase even more than average temperatures.Both extremely hot days and heat waves could increase in frequency, potentially several-fold if future emissions are high. Heat-related illnesses and mortality could increase. Increased road maintenance needs and road closures from heat-related problems (The Colorado Local Resilience Project, 2015).Health and communityWaterTransport(39.7047°, -105.0814°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
554City of Lakewood54075USALakewood2016Heavy snowExtremely seriousBecause warmer air can hold more moisture, models project that extreme precipitation events will be augmented, even in areas where total precipitation may decrease. In Colorado, heavy storms may increase in winter but not necessarily in summer. (The Colorado Local Resilience Project, 2015).Emergency servicesResidentialTransport(39.7047°, -105.0814°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
555City of Lakewood54075USALakewood2016DroughtSeriousMost published research suggests that annual streamflows in all of Colorado’s river basins could be decreased. Peak streamflows are projected to come earlier in the year, by one to three weeks by mid-century, and late summer flows are projected to decrease (The Colorado Local Resilience Project, 2015).WaterFood and agricultureCommerical(39.7047°, -105.0814°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
556City of Medford58513USAMedford2016Coastal flood(42.3265°, -122.8756°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
557City of Lakewood54075USALakewood2016Forest fireLess seriousThe frequency and extent of wildfires in Colorado are projected to increase. Projections range up to a several-fold increase in area burned annually in the state; however, projections based on statistical models may become less accurate the more that temperatures and other climatic factors change. An increase in wildfires likely would lead to more destructive flooding, as burned areas are more susceptible to flooding and runoff of sedimentation and debris (The Colorado Local Resilience Project, 2015). Due to Lakewood's proximity to the mountains, this has significant implications regarding flooding.Health and communityWaterEmergency services(39.7047°, -105.0814°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
558City of Lakewood54075USALakewood2016Rain stormExtremely seriousBecause warmer air can hold more moisture, models project that extreme precipitation events will be augmented, even in areas where total precipitation may decrease. (The Colorado Local Resilience Project, 2015).Emergency servicesResidentialFood and agriculture(39.7047°, -105.0814°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
559City of Lakewood54075USALakewood2016Air-borne diseaseSeriousHeat-related illnesses and mortality could increase; air quality could be degraded by increases in ground-level ozone, fine particulates, and airborne allergens; and changes in outbreaks and the spread of infectious diseases could occur, but it is extremely difficult to predict these changes (The Colorado Local Resilience Project, 2015).Health and community(39.7047°, -105.0814°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
560City of Lakewood54075USALakewood2016Insect infestationSeriousOther risks include possible increases in the conditions suitable to outbreaks of tree-killing insects (The Colorado Local Resilience Project, 2015).ResidentialHealth and communityEnergy(39.7047°, -105.0814°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
561City of Lancaster54057USALancaster2016DroughtSeriousThe State's drought has a serious impact on Lancaster because of the water restrictions which impact current and future residents. Business is also impacted because development cannot take place if an adequate water supply is not available. Lancaster has a farming community which is also impacted by the decreased availability of water.WaterCommericalFood and agriculture(40.0379°, -76.3055°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
562City of London, ON50558CanadaLondon, ON2016River floodExtremely seriousFlooding of the Thames River and creeks feeding into the Thames. Flooding outside of river areas due to rainfall exceeding stormwater sewer design criteria.WaterTransportResidential(42.9837°, -81.2497°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
563City of London, ON50558CanadaLondon, ON2016Heavy snowLess seriousWarmer lake temperatures increase severity of snow squalls in early winter. Snowfall in recent events have exceeded 1 metre, and similar events in Buffalo produced over 2 metres of snow.TransportCommericalEmergency services(42.9837°, -81.2497°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
564City of Medford58513USAMedford2016Insect infestation(42.3265°, -122.8756°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
565City of London, ON50558CanadaLondon, ON2016Cold waveLess seriousDisruption of the jet stream flow results in periods where arctic air mass will sit farther south than normal (i.e., the "polar vortex'). Cold Weather Alerts are issued when the temperatures are forecast to be below -15°C. Vulnerable groups, such as homeless people, are susceptible to hypothermia. Prolonged cold temperatures increase the likelihood of water main breaks and frozen water pipes in buildings.Health and communityWaterEmergency services(42.9837°, -81.2497°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
566City of London, ON50558CanadaLondon, ON2016Heat waveLess seriousHeat waves are expected to increase in frequency and intensity. Vulnerable populations, especially those without air conditioning, exposed to heat-related illnesses.Health and communityEmergency servicesResidential(42.9837°, -81.2497°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
567City of London, ON50558CanadaLondon, ON2016Severe windSeriousStorms with high winds (including tornadoes) are expected to increase in frequency and intensity. Damage to property and disruptions to electricity distribution due to fallen trees and tree limbs.EnergyResidentialEmergency services(42.9837°, -81.2497°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
568City of London, ON50558CanadaLondon, ON2016DroughtLess seriousLondon gets its water supply from Lake Huron and Lake Erie, therefore the water supply is secure. However, extensive drought can place high demand on water supply for irrigation. Street trees are vulnerable to drought conditions.Food and AgricultureWaterResidential(42.9837°, -81.2497°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
569Ansan City44191South KoreaAnsan 2016Extreme hot days(37.321878°, 126.830885°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
570City of Louisville, KY49333USALouisville, KY2016Rain storm(38.196027°, -85.678429°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
571City of Louisville, KY49333USALouisville, KY2016Severe wind(38.196027°, -85.678429°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
572City of Louisville, KY49333USALouisville, KY2016Lightning/thunderstorm(38.196027°, -85.678429°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
573City of Louisville, KY49333USALouisville, KY2016Heat wave(38.196027°, -85.678429°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
574City of Louisville, KY49333USALouisville, KY2016Extreme hot days(38.196027°, -85.678429°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
575City of Louisville, KY49333USALouisville, KY2016Flash/surface flood(38.196027°, -85.678429°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
576City of Louisville, KY49333USALouisville, KY2016River flood(38.196027°, -85.678429°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
577City of Louisville, KY49333USALouisville, KY2016Water-borne disease(38.196027°, -85.678429°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
578City of Louisville, KY49333USALouisville, KY2016Air-borne disease(38.196027°, -85.678429°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
579City of Louisville, KY49333USALouisville, KY2016Insect infestation(38.196027°, -85.678429°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
580City of Louisville, KY49333USALouisville, KY2016Tornado(38.196027°, -85.678429°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
581City of Medford58513USAMedford2016Rain stormLess seriousroad and building floodingTransportEmergency servicesResidential(42.3265°, -122.8756°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
582City of Medford58513USAMedford2016Heavy snowSeriousdifficulty clearing roads & walkways of snow making travel difficult and dangerous; heavy loads on buildingsEmergency servicesTransportCommerical(42.3265°, -122.8756°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
583City of Medford58513USAMedford2016Extreme winter conditionsExtremely seriousdangerous travel conditions; isolation of residents; impact on businessesEmergency servicesTransportCommerical(42.3265°, -122.8756°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
584City of Medford58513USAMedford2016Cold waveLess serioususe of heating fuel, infrastructure concernsHealth and community(42.3265°, -122.8756°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
585City of Medford58513USAMedford2016Extreme cold daysLess serioususe of heating fuel, ability to travel to work and school; infrastructure concernsHealth and communityEducationCommerical(42.3265°, -122.8756°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
586City of Medford58513USAMedford2016Storm surgeSeriousfloodingResidentialTransportEmergency services(42.3265°, -122.8756°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
587City of Medford58513USAMedford2016Flash/surface floodSeriousarea flooding; roads blocked; damage to buildingsHealth and communityEmergency servicesResidential(42.3265°, -122.8756°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
588City of Medford58513USAMedford2016Heat waveSerioushealth of very young, elderly, ill; energy usage and blackoutsHealth and communityEmergency services(42.3265°, -122.8756°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
589City of Medford58513USAMedford2016Extreme hot daysLess serioushealth of very young, elderly, ill; energy usage and blackoutsHealth and communityEmergency services(42.3265°, -122.8756°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
590City of Medford58513USAMedford2016Drought(42.3265°, -122.8756°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
591City of Medford58513USAMedford2016River flood(42.3265°, -122.8756°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
592City of Milwaukee43908USAMilwaukee2016Flash/surface floodSeriousIn the past decade, the City has experienced extreme storms that have caused widespread floodingResidentialCommericalHealth and community(43.0389°, -87.9065°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
593City of Minneapolis35879USAMinneapolis2016Extreme hot daysSeriousHeat-related illness; power outagesHealth and communityEnergy(44.983334°, -93.26667°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
594City of Minneapolis35879USAMinneapolis2016Lightning/thunderstormLess seriousPower outagesEnergy(44.983334°, -93.26667°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
595City of Minneapolis35879USAMinneapolis2016Rain stormLess seriousWater quality and quantity impactsWater(44.983334°, -93.26667°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
596City of Minneapolis35879USAMinneapolis2016Severe windSeriousPower outages; damage to infrastructureEnergy(44.983334°, -93.26667°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
597City of Minneapolis35879USAMinneapolis2016Heat waveSeriousHeat-related illness; power outagesHealth and communityEnergy(44.983334°, -93.26667°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
598City of Minneapolis35879USAMinneapolis2016Flash/surface floodSeriousImpassable roads rerouting transportation and emergency vehicles; flood damage to homes resulting in mold or other health threatsHealth and communityTransportEmergency services(44.983334°, -93.26667°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
599City of Minneapolis35879USAMinneapolis2016DroughtLess seriousReduced water quality; less water for crops and increased demand for irrigationWaterFood and agriculture(44.983334°, -93.26667°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
600City of Minneapolis35879USAMinneapolis2016Vector-borne diseaseSeriousVector-borne diseaseHealth and community(44.983334°, -93.26667°)(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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