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2017 - Cities Climate Hazards

Row numberAccount numberOrganizationCountryRegionC40AccessProject YearClimate HazardsMagnitude of ImpactImpact DescriptionAssets or services that may be most impacted (1)Assets or services that may be most impacted (2)Assets or services that may be most impacted (3)
70155418City of Huntington BeachUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Diversification of powerSeriousWe are in a constraint area in SCE territory and face outages on a regular basis.EnergyEnergyOther: Health and community
70254111City of Iowa CityUSANorth AmericaPublic2017River floodExtremely seriousRoad closures, bridge closures, mold in flooded residentsTransportOther: Health and communityOther: Emergency services
70354111City of Iowa CityUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodExtremely seriousRoad closures, potential health issuesOther: Emergency servicesTransportOther: Health and community
70454111City of Iowa CityUSANorth AmericaPublic2017DroughtSeriousCommunity water system has to pump from deeper wells, potential issue with food supply and diseaseOther: WaterFood and agricultureOther: Health and community
70554111City of Iowa CityUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Severe windExtremely seriousRoad closures, damaged structures, injured residentsOther: Emergency servicesTransportOther: Commerical
70654111City of Iowa CityUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Rain stormSeriousFlooded roads, damaged cropsFood and agricultureOther: Emergency servicesTransport
70754111City of Iowa CityUSANorth AmericaPublic2017HailLess seriousDamaged structuresResidentialOther: CommericalTransport
70854111City of Iowa CityUSANorth AmericaPublic2017TornadoExtremely seriousRoad closures, damaged structures, injured residentsOther: Emergency servicesOther: CommericalOther: Health and community
70954048City of KnoxvilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017DroughtLess seriousAlthough 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 agricultureEnergyOther: Water
71049333City of Louisville, KYUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot days
71149333City of Louisville, KYUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface flood
71254048City of KnoxvilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodLess seriousThe 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.Other: CommericalOther: Health and communityTransport
71354048City of KnoxvilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017TornadoLess seriousHistorically, 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.Other: Health and communityOther: CommericalResidential
71454048City of KnoxvilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: WildfireLess seriousHeavily wooded or forested areas cover less than 25 percent of Knox County’s total land area. However, when the conditions are right, these areas become vulnerable to wildfires. Also, in the last few decades, the risks associated with Knox County’s wildfire hazard have increased due to the increase in wildland/urban interface (areas where development occurs within or immediately adjacent to wildlands, near fire-prone trees, brush, and/or other vegetation), more and more structures and people are at risk. However, with the history of no fatalities or injuries and nostructural damage during the 2006-2010 reporting period, the potential magnitude/severity of impact is considered to be “negligibleOther: Health and communityOther: CommericalOther: Emergency services
71554048City of KnoxvilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme winter conditionsLess seriousDamages 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 propertydamage 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.TransportOther: CommericalEnergy
71654048City of KnoxvilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Extreme TemperaturesSeriousDue to the potential for fatalities and the possibility for the loss of electric power due to increased strain on power generation and distribution for air conditioning, periods of extreme heat can have detrimental impacts in the planning area. The impacts of extreme cold in the planning area have been primarily associated with agricultural losses. However, extreme cold can also cause injury such as frostbite or in extreme situations, death.Food and agricultureOther: Health and communityEnergy
71754048City of KnoxvilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Severe StormsSeriousKnoxville typically experiences several severe storms each year that bring severe winds, rain, and often hail to the area. Estimated damages from thunderstorms (including hail, high winds, and lightning) in Knox County over 18 year period were reported to be $2.566 Million in property damages. Many damages and costs as a result of such events are often not reported. Common types of damages were structural damages caused by falling limbs and debris, roof damages, overturned vehicles and light structures, and downed power poles resulting in some loss of electric service. In addition, clearance of the debris left behind can be costly.Other: Emergency servicesEnergyResidential
71854048City of KnoxvilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Severe Storms
71954048City of KnoxvilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Severe Storms
72057616City of Lake Forest, ILUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Extreme hot weather
72157616City of Lake Forest, ILUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Extreme hot weather
72257616City of Lake Forest, ILUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat wave
72357616City of Lake Forest, ILUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface flood
72457616City of Lake Forest, ILUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Drought
72554075City of LakewoodUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme 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).Other: Health and communityOther: Emergency servicesEnergy
72654075City of LakewoodUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat 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).Other: Health and communityOther: WaterTransport
72754075City of LakewoodUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heavy 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).Other: Emergency servicesResidentialTransport
72849333City of Louisville, KYUSANorth AmericaPublic2017River flood
72954075City of LakewoodUSANorth AmericaPublic2017DroughtSeriousMost 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).Other: WaterFood and agricultureOther: Commerical
73054075City of LakewoodUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Forest 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.Other: Health and communityOther: WaterOther: Emergency services
73154075City of LakewoodUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Rain 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).Other: Emergency servicesResidentialFood and agriculture
73254075City of LakewoodUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Air-borne diseaseSeriousHeat-related illnesses and mortality could increase; air quality could be degraded by increases inground-level ozone, fine particulates, and airborne allergens; and changes in outbreaks and thespread of infectious diseases could occur, but it is extremely difficult to predict these changes (The Colorado Local Resilience Project, 2015).Other: Health and community
73354075City of LakewoodUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Insect infestationSeriousOther risks include possible increases in the conditions suitable to outbreaks of tree-killinginsects (The Colorado Local Resilience Project, 2015).ResidentialOther: Health and communityEnergy
73454075City of LakewoodUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme winter conditionsExtremely 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).Other: Emergency servicesResidentialTransport
73554075City of LakewoodUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodExtremely 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).Other: Emergency servicesResidentialTransport
73654057City of LancasterUSANorth AmericaPublic2017DroughtSeriousThe 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.Water Supply & SanitationIndustrialFood and agriculture
73754057City of LancasterUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Air-borne diseaseLess seriousLancaster is on the CDC's epidemic watchlist for Valley FeverPublic health
73854057City of LancasterUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysLess seriousPublic health
73954057City of LancasterUSANorth AmericaPublic2017SubsidenceLess seriousFood and agriculture
74010495City of Las VegasUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysSeriousAlthough Las Vegas is prepared for periods of intense heat, the impact of prolonged high temperatures in the western US will stress electricity supply, and any disruption to air conditioning in summer months in Las Vegas could have pronounced impacts for citizens, children, elderly and at risk populations. Further, the EPA predicts that hotter days will increase ground level ozone, which can produce smog and increase in respiratory infections. They also predict an increase in fine particulate matter, which could exacerbate a host of respiratory diseases.Other: Emergency servicesPublic healthEnergy
74110495City of Las VegasUSANorth AmericaPublic2017DroughtExtremely seriousSouthern Nevada continues through 17 years of drought. In the long-term, Southern Nevada’s community, economy, and agricultural sector would be affected by the availability of water.Water Supply & SanitationFood and agricultureOther: Economic
74210495City of Las VegasUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodSeriousFlash floods occur in a sudden, heavy rain event. Las Vegas’s geological structure of low lying basin and arid ground cover make it vulnerable to flash flooding. The sudden occurrence and fast-moving water can cause damage to infrastructure, property, and emergency services, and even loss of life.Other: Emergency servicesEnergyTransport
74310495City of Las VegasUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Lightning/thunderstormSeriousLighting and thunderstorms pose many threats to the Las Vegas Valley; Lighting strikes that can cause damage to areas, and/or property, powerlines, as well start wildfires. Wildfires can also cause the area to flood months or even years after the fire has been contained.Other: Emergency servicesTransportEnergy
74449333City of Louisville, KYUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Water-borne disease
74549333City of Louisville, KYUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Air-borne disease
74649333City of Louisville, KYUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Insect infestation
74710495City of Las VegasUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveSeriousAlthough Las Vegas is prepared for prolonged periods of intense heat, the impact of prolonged high temperatures in the western US will stress electricity supply, as well as deter tourists from visiting, impacting the local economy. The EPA predicts that hotter days will increase ground level ozone, which can produce smog and increase in respiratory infections. They also predict an increase in fine particulate matter, which could exacerbate a host of respiratory diseases.Other: Emergency servicesPublic healthEnergy
74810495City of Las VegasUSANorth AmericaPublic2017MonsoonSeriousMonsoons generated from the Gulf of California pose many threats to the Las Vegas Valley including flash flooding due to heavy rain events; Lighting strikes that can cause damage to areas, and/or property, powerlines, as well start wildfires. Wildfires can also cause the area to flood months or even years after the fire has been contained.Other: Emergency servicesTransportEnergy
74950558City of London, ONCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017River 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.Other: WaterTransportResidential
75050558City of London, ONCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Heavy 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.TransportOther: CommercialOther: Emergency services

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