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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
701City of Tucson49338USATucson2016Flash/surface floodLess seriousMore intense monsoon rainfall events are expected to bring increased localized floodingHealth and communityTransportCommerical(32.2217°, -110.9265°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
702City of Tucson49338USATucson2016Heat waveSeriousThe number of 110+ (degrees F) days in Tucson are expected to rise from les than 1 day yo 25 days by the end of the centuryHealth and communityEnergyEmergency services(32.2217°, -110.9265°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
703City of Tucson49338USATucson2016Vector-borne diseaseLess seriousMosquito-borne diseases not previously known in Tucson are expected to move northward from Mexico and other regionsHealth and communityEmergency services(32.2217°, -110.9265°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
704City of West Hollywood58357USAWest Hollywood2016DroughtSeriousThe drought has serious implications to sustaining quality of life in West Hollywood and the city's ability to provide adequate amounts of potable water for its citizenry and maintain public health over the long-term.WaterHealth and communityResidential(34.09°, -118.3617°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
705City of West Hollywood58357USAWest Hollywood2016Extreme hot daysLess seriousExtreme hot days have the most powerful impact to vulnerable populations like the very young and our growing senior population. Additionally, extreme heat threatens the integrity of the utility grid and can lead to periodic outages.Health and communityEnergyResidential(34.09°, -118.3617°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
706City of West Hollywood58357USAWest Hollywood2016Severe windLess seriousSevere wind threatens our citizenry due to falling trees or limbs and the stirring of heavy debris. Additionally, the compromise of the utility grid integrity can lead to extended outages and also threaten our most vulnerable human populations.Health and communityEnergy(34.09°, -118.3617°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
707City of West Hollywood58357USAWest Hollywood2016Heat waveLess seriousSame as extreme hot days.Health and communityEnergy(34.09°, -118.3617°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
708City of Windsor50578CanadaWindsor2016Flash/surface floodExtremely serious- Intensification of extreme precipitation events and the possibility of inadequate stormwater infrastructure to prevent residential flooding - Increase in operating/maintenance costs - Stream bank erosionWaterResidential(42.314937°, -83.036363°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
709City of Windsor50578CanadaWindsor2016Extreme hot daysSerious- Health risk for the public - More rapid deterioration of infrastructure - Greater peak flow for utilitiesEnergyHealth and community(42.314937°, -83.036363°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
710City of Windsor50578CanadaWindsor2016Extreme winter conditionsSerious- Increase in number of freeze/thaw cycles, deteriorating infrastructure - Increase in freezing rain/sleet at the expense of snow - Additional freezing rain may put pressure on urban forestry/electricity gridTransportFood and AgricultureEnergy(42.314937°, -83.036363°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
711City of Windsor50578CanadaWindsor2016Severe windLess serious- Potential for intensified winds to damage urban forestryFood and AgricultureEnergy(42.314937°, -83.036363°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
712City of Windsor50578CanadaWindsor2016Vector-borne diseaseLess serious- Possibility of increased vector-borne and food-borne disease, but severity difficult to gaugeHealth and communityWater(42.314937°, -83.036363°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
713City of Windsor50578CanadaWindsor2016Water-borne diseaseLess serious- Cyanobacteria growth in Lakes Erie and St. ClairWaterHealth and community(42.314937°, -83.036363°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
714City of Windsor50578CanadaWindsor2016River floodSerious- Increased potential for ice jams causing riverine floodingResidentialWaterTransport(42.314937°, -83.036363°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
715City of Winston-Salem52894USAWinston-Salem2016DroughtSeriousAs Droughts become more serious the impact on local and regional farmers will affect our food supply and growth abilities. Water availability could be drastically curtailed. Finally our energy production would be impacted as water is utilized in many public and provider energy suppliers.Food and agricultureWaterEnergy(36.0999°, -80.2442°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
716City of Winston-Salem52894USAWinston-Salem2016Flash/surface floodSeriousIncreased flooding will push our ability to off-load large floods which will cause large amount of water to move to areas not affected previously.WaterTransportResidential(36.0999°, -80.2442°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
717City of Winston-Salem52894USAWinston-Salem2016Lightning/thunderstormSeriousChanging weather patterns could cause the upper atmosphere to increase electrical storms which may lead to increased power outrages which could affect emergency services throughout the community.Emergency servicesResidentialEnergy(36.0999°, -80.2442°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
718City of Wisconsin Rapids58867USAWisconsin Rapids2016River floodSeriousHealth and communityEmergency services(44.3603°, -89.839°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
719City of Yonkers52893USAYonkers2016River floodSerious(40.9414°, -73.8644°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
720City of Yonkers52893USAYonkers2016Extreme winter conditionsSerious(40.9414°, -73.8644°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
721City of Yonkers52893USAYonkers2016Groundwater floodSerious(40.9414°, -73.8644°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
722Halifax Regional Municipality50543CanadaHalifax2016Storm surgeExtremely seriousCoupled with sea level rise, Halifax Harbour's risk is exponential due to storm surge.EnergyTransportEmergency services(44.6478°, -63.5714°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
723Halifax Regional Municipality50543CanadaHalifax2016Flash/surface floodSeriousThe storm water infrastructure is not able to keep up with more frequent intense storms.Health and communityWaterResidential(44.6478°, -63.5714°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
724Halifax Regional Municipality50543CanadaHalifax2016Forest fireSeriousIncreased wildfire risk.Emergency servicesResidentialHealth and community(44.6478°, -63.5714°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
725Halifax Regional Municipality50543CanadaHalifax2016Extreme winter conditionsSeriousIncreased damage to infrastructure, transportation, and communities due to extreme winter conditions and power outages.EnergyTransportHealth and community(44.6478°, -63.5714°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
726Halifax Regional Municipality50543CanadaHalifax2016Severe windSeriousIncreased damage to infrastructure and the environment (especially trees) due to increased wind speeds.EnergyCommericalResidential(44.6478°, -63.5714°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
727Los Altos Hills55616USALos Altos Hills2016DroughtSeriousWells dry up; residential water restrictions.WaterResidentialFood and agriculture(37.3797°, -122.1375°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
728Los Altos Hills55616USALos Altos Hills2016Land fireExtremely seriousResidential homes damagedResidentialEmergency services(37.3797°, -122.1375°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
729Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County49335USANashville and Davidson 2016Heat waveSeriousExtreme heat is of particular concern for our region, because it is a threat the region already experiences, and the majority of climate models are confident in their projections of increasing temperaturesEnergyHealth and communityFood and agriculture(36.1627°, -86.7816°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
730Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County49335USANashville and Davidson 2016Flash/surface floodExtremely seriousFlooding exacerbates indoor air quality problems that are caused by mold and trigger asthma. Property damage and dislocation caused by flooding is financially devastating, especially for people without access to a personal vehicle, or whose homes are located in flood zones.WaterHealth and communityTransport(36.1627°, -86.7816°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
731Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County49335USANashville and Davidson 2016DroughtLess seriousDroughts can make some areas non-viable for aquatic species and stress crops and livestock.WaterHealth and communityFood and agriculture(36.1627°, -86.7816°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
732Town of Blacksburg58621USABlacksburg2016Cold waveLess seriousCitizens who are physically or economically vulnerable will be the hardest hit by increases in the the severity or frequency of cold waves. Certain types of agricultural production will be impacted by increased severity, frequency, or timing of cold waves. Normal school, business and municipal operations will be impacted by increases in the severity, frequency, or timing of cold waves.EnergyHealth and communityFood and agriculture(37.2296°, -80.4139°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
733Town of Blacksburg58621USABlacksburg2016DroughtLess seriousCertain types of agricultural production will be impacted by increased severity, frequency, or timing of drought events.WaterHealth and communityEmergency services(37.2296°, -80.4139°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
734Town of Blacksburg58621USABlacksburg2016Extreme cold daysLess seriousCitizens who are physically or economically vulnerable will be the hardest hit by increases in the the severity or frequency of extreme cold days. Certain types of agricultural production will be impacted by increased severity, frequency, or timing of extreme cold days. Normal school, business and municipal operations will be impacted by increases in the severity, frequency, or timing of extreme cold days. Municipal emergency services (police, rescue, fire) will be strained beyond capacity if there is an increase in the severity or frequency of extreme cold days.EnergyHealth and communityFood and agriculture(37.2296°, -80.4139°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
735Town of Blacksburg58621USABlacksburg2016Extreme hot daysLess seriousCitizens who are physically or economically vulnerable will be the hardest hit by increases in the the severity or frequency of extreme hot days. Certain types of agricultural production will be impacted by increased severity, frequency, or timing of extreme hot days. Normal school, business and municipal operations will be impacted by increases in the severity, frequency, or timing of extreme hot days. Municipal emergency services (police, rescue, fire) will be strained beyond capacity if there is an increase in the severity or frequency of extreme hot days.EnergyHealth and communityFood and agriculture(37.2296°, -80.4139°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
736Town of Blacksburg58621USABlacksburg2016Extreme winter conditionsLess seriousCitizens who are physically or economically vulnerable will be the hardest hit by increases in the the severity or frequency of extreme winter conditions. Certain types of agricultural production will be impacted by increased severity, frequency, or timing of extreme winter conditions. Normal school, business and municipal operations will be impacted by increases in the severity, frequency, or timing of extreme winter conditions. There is a heightened likelihood of significant and costly public infrastructure and private property damage from extreme winter conditions. Municipal emergency services (police, rescue, fire) and public works services will be strained beyond capacity if there is an increase in the severity or frequency of extreme winter conditionsEnergyTransportEmergency services(37.2296°, -80.4139°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
737Town of Blacksburg58621USABlacksburg2016Flash/surface floodLess seriousNormal school, business and municipal operations will be impacted by increases in the severity, frequency, or timing of flash floods. There is a heightened likelihood of significant and costly public infrastructure and private property damage from flash floods. Municipal emergency services (police, rescue, fire) and public works services will be strained beyond capacity if there is an increase in the severity or frequency of flash floods.TransportHealth and communityEmergency services(37.2296°, -80.4139°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
738Town of Blacksburg58621USABlacksburg2016Forest fireSeriousThere is a heightened likelihood of significant and costly public infrastructure and private property damage from forest fires. Municipal emergency services (police, rescue, fire) and public works services will be strained beyond capacity if there is an increase in the severity or frequency of forest fires.WaterHealth and communityEmergency services(37.2296°, -80.4139°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
739Town of Blacksburg58621USABlacksburg2016HailLess seriousCertain types of agricultural production will be impacted by increased severity, frequency, or timing of hail events. There is a heightened likelihood of significant and costly public infrastructure and private property damage from hail events.Food and agricultureEmergency servicesResidential(37.2296°, -80.4139°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
740Town of Blacksburg58621USABlacksburg2016Heat waveLess seriousCitizens who are physically or economically vulnerable will be the hardest hit by increases in the the severity or frequency of heat waves. Certain types of agricultural production will be impacted by increased severity, frequency, or timing of heat waves. Normal school, business and municipal operations will be impacted by increases in the severity, frequency, or timing of heat waves. Municipal emergency services (police, rescue, fire) will be strained beyond capacity if there is an increase in the severity or frequency of heat waves.EnergyHealth and communityEmergency services(37.2296°, -80.4139°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
741Town of Blacksburg58621USABlacksburg2016Heavy snowLess seriousCertain types of agricultural production will be impacted by increased severity, frequency, or timing of heavy snows. Normal school, business and municipal operations will be impacted by increases in the severity, frequency, or timing of heavy snows. There is a heightened likelihood of significant and costly public infrastructure and private property damage from heavy snows. Municipal emergency services (police, rescue, fire) and public works services will be strained beyond capacity if there is an increase in the severity or frequency of heavy snows.EnergyTransportEmergency services(37.2296°, -80.4139°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
742Town of Blacksburg58621USABlacksburg2016Insect infestationLess seriousCertain types of agricultural production will be impacted by increased severity, frequency, or timing of insect infestations.Food and agricultureHealth and community(37.2296°, -80.4139°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
743University City, MO58628USAUniversity City, MO2016River floodExtremely seriousRiver flooding will cause property loss, possible loss of life, and compromised health conditionsResidentialEmergency servicesHealth and community(38.6682°, -90.3325°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
744University City, MO58628USAUniversity City, MO2016Heat waveSeriousHeat waves will cause possible sickness and loss of life, disproportionality effecting less mobile and elderly populations.Health and communityEmergency servicesEnergy(38.6682°, -90.3325°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
745University City, MO58628USAUniversity City, MO2016Rain stormSeriousRain storms lead to flooding which may cause property loss, possible loss of life, and compromised health conditions.Health and communityResidentialTransport(38.6682°, -90.3325°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
746City of Austin1184USAAustinC402016DroughtSeriousImpact on trees and plants, industry, power generation and residentsResidentialFood and agricultureCommerical(30.2672°, -97.7431°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
747City of Austin1184USAAustinC402016Flash/surface floodExtremely seriousDestruction of property and loss of lifeHealth and communityResidentialEmergency services(30.2672°, -97.7431°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
748City of Austin1184USAAustinC402016Extreme hot daysSeriousStress on health, increased usage of electricity, impact on ecosystems and water resourcesEnergyWaterResidential(30.2672°, -97.7431°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
749City of Austin1184USAAustinC402016Forest fireExtremely seriousDestruction of property and loss of lifeWaterResidentialEmergency services(30.2672°, -97.7431°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
750Gurye County48584South KoreaGurye 2016Extreme hot daysSeriousFood and agricultureHealth and communityEmergency services(35.202495°, 127.462653°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)

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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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