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2020 Cities Climate Hazards

Row numberQuestionnaire NameAccount NumberAccount NameCountryCDP RegionParent SectionSectionRow NumberRow NameClimate HazardsDid this hazard significantly impact your city before 2020?Current probability of hazardCurrent magnitude of hazardSocial impact of hazard overallMost relevant assets / services affected overallPlease identify which vulnerable populations are affectedFuture change in frequencyFuture change in intensityFuture expected magnitude of hazardWhen do you first expect to experience those changes in frequency and intensity?Please describe the impacts experienced so far, and how you expect the hazard to impact in the future
951Cities 202044210Yeosu Metropolitan GovernmentRepublic of KoreaEast AsiaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards7Fluctuating socio-economic conditions; Increased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populations; Loss of traditional jobs; Migration from rural areas to citiesEmergency services; Land use planning; Residential; TourismElderly; Indigenous population; Persons living in sub-standard housing
952Cities 202044210Yeosu Metropolitan GovernmentRepublic of KoreaEast AsiaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards8Increased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsEmergency services; Food & agriculture; Public health; Tourism; Water supply & sanitationChildren & youth; Elderly; Low-income households; Marginalized groups; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseases; Persons with disabilities
953Cities 202044210Yeosu Metropolitan GovernmentRepublic of KoreaEast AsiaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards9Increased demand for public services; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populations; Loss of tax base to support public servicesEmergency services; Environment, biodiversity, forestry; Industrial; Land use planning; Residential; Tourism; Waste managementElderly; Indigenous population; Low-income households; Marginalized groups; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with disabilities
954Cities 202044210Yeosu Metropolitan GovernmentRepublic of KoreaEast AsiaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards10Increased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased resource demand; Loss of tax base to support public servicesCommercial; Emergency services; Residential; Society / community & culture; TourismLow-income households; Persons living in sub-standard housing
955Cities 202044210Yeosu Metropolitan GovernmentRepublic of KoreaEast AsiaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards11Increased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populations; Loss of tax base to support public services; Population displacementCommercial; Emergency services; Energy; Food & agriculture; Industrial; Public health; Residential; Tourism; Water supply & sanitationElderly; Low-income households; Marginalized groups; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseases; Persons with disabilities
956Cities 202044210Yeosu Metropolitan GovernmentRepublic of KoreaEast AsiaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards12Increased conflict and/or crime; Increased resource demand; Loss of tax base to support public services; Loss of traditional jobs; Migration from rural areas to citiesEnvironment, biodiversity, forestry; Food & agriculture; Society / community & culture; TourismIndigenous population
957Cities 202044299Dangjin CityRepublic of KoreaEast AsiaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards1Biological hazards > Air-borne diseaseNoLowLowIncreased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased risk to already vulnerable populations; Loss of traditional jobsPublic health; Society / community & cultureChildren & youth; Elderly; Low-income households; Marginalized groups; Persons with chronic diseases; Persons with disabilitiesIncreasingIncreasingMedium LowShort-term (by 2025)
958Cities 202044299Dangjin CityRepublic of KoreaEast AsiaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards2Biological hazards > Water-borne diseaseNoLowLowIncreased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populations; Loss of traditional jobsCommercial; Environment, biodiversity, forestry; Food & agriculture; Public health; Residential; Water supply & sanitationChildren & youth; Elderly; Low-income households; Marginalized groups; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseases; Persons with disabilitiesNoneNoneLowLong-term (after 2050)
959Cities 202044299Dangjin CityRepublic of KoreaEast AsiaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards3Extreme hot temperature > Heat waveYesHighHighIncreased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populations; Loss of traditional jobs; Population displacementCommercial; Education; Energy; Environment, biodiversity, forestry; Food & agriculture; Public health; Residential; Society / community & culture; Tourism; Transport; Water supply & sanitationChildren & youth; Elderly; Indigenous population; Low-income households; Marginalized groups; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseases; Persons with disabilities; Women & girlsIncreasingIncreasingHighImmediately○ Increase in heat-related diseases among infants, the elderly, and the disabled○ Increase in crop and livestock damage caused by the heat wave○ Change of local ecosystem due to abnormal temperature according to average temperature increase, etc.
960Cities 202044299Dangjin CityRepublic of KoreaEast AsiaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards4Extreme cold temperature > Cold waveYesMedium HighMedium HighFluctuating socio-economic conditions; Increased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populations; Loss of traditional jobs; Population displacementCommercial; Energy; Environment, biodiversity, forestry; Food & agriculture; Public health; Residential; Society / community & culture; Tourism; Water supply & sanitationChildren & youth; Elderly; Indigenous population; Low-income households; Marginalized groups; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseases; Persons with disabilities; Unemployed persons; Women & girlsIncreasingIncreasingMedium HighImmediately○ Increase of cold wave diseases among infants, the elderly, and the disabled○ Increase in crop and livestock damage caused by cold weather○ Change of local ecosystem due to abnormal temperature according to average temperature increase, etc.
961Cities 202045219Município de AparecidaBrazilLatin AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards0
962Cities 202046263Amdavad Municipal Corporation (Ahmedabad)IndiaSouth and West AsiaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards0
963Cities 202046470Ayuntamiento de Vitoria-GasteizSpainEuropeClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards1Extreme hot temperature > Heat waveYesMedium LowMedium LowIncreased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsEnergy; Public health; ResidentialElderly; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseasesNoneIncreasingMediumMedium-term (2026-2050)La evaluación del clima local realizada indica que en el verano las temperaturas máximas van a aumentar en 3 ºC para 2050 y en más de 5 ºC para 2100; de la misma manera, la frecuencia de las olas de calor va a permanecer prácticamente inalterada, pero sin embargo, va a aumentar de manera significativa en nº de días implicados en las mismas, de manera que en 2100, el 18% de los días de verano formarán parte de episodios de olas de calor.
964Cities 202046470Ayuntamiento de Vitoria-GasteizSpainEuropeClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards2Water Scarcity > DroughtYesMedium LowMedium LowIncreased demand for healthcare services; Increased resource demandIndustrial; Residential; Water supply & sanitationChildren & youth; Elderly; Persons with disabilitiesIncreasingIncreasingMediumMedium-term (2026-2050)La proyección de las precipitaciones en verano para 2050 da como resultado una disminución de las mismas entre un 30 y un 50%, aunque por el contrario en la época de invierno se espera un incremento del 10%. Esto hace que la precipitación anual sea menor a la actual.
965Cities 202046470Ayuntamiento de Vitoria-GasteizSpainEuropeClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards3Flood and sea level rise > River floodYesMediumMediumFluctuating socio-economic conditions; Increased demand for public servicesEmergency services; Industrial; ResidentialOther, please specifyDo not knowIncreasingMediumImmediatelyLa ciudad sufre cada cierto tiempo inundaciones por desbordamiento de varios arroyos previamente a su entrada en el casco urbano, así como por desbordamiento del cauce principal que atraviesa el territorio por la zona norte del mismo. Se han tomado algunas medidas en arroyos concretos, como el Santo Tomás y el Errekaleor, recuperando en esa zona unos antiguos humedales, (Humedales de Salburua) que fueron desecados en épocas anteriores, en los que las balsas de agua actuán de estanques de laminación de aguas altas, evitando la inundación de las zonas industriales cercanas. También se ha llevado a cabo alguna medida en algún tramo del río Zadorra, construyendo un cauce de avenidas para su funcionamiento en aguas altas.
966Cities 202046473City of ZaragozaSpainEuropeClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards1Wild fire > Forest fireYesMedium HighMedium HighEmergency services; Environment, biodiversity, forestry; Public healthIncreasingIncreasing
967Cities 202046473City of ZaragozaSpainEuropeClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards2Storm and wind > Severe windYesMedium HighMedium HighEmergency services; EnergyDo not knowDo not know
968Cities 202046473City of ZaragozaSpainEuropeClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards3Extreme Precipitation > FogYesMedium HighMediumEnergy; Environment, biodiversity, forestry; TransportDo not knowDo not know
969Cities 202046473City of ZaragozaSpainEuropeClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards4Extreme hot temperature > Heat waveYesHighHighEnergy; Public health; Water supply & sanitationIncreasingIncreasing
970Cities 202046473City of ZaragozaSpainEuropeClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards5Water Scarcity > DroughtYesHighHighEnvironment, biodiversity, forestry; Food & agriculture; Water supply & sanitationIncreasingIncreasing
971Cities 202046514City of PortoPortugalEuropeClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards1Flood and sea level rise > Coastal floodNoMedium HighMedium HighLoss of traditional jobs; Population displacementCommercial; Emergency services; ResidentialOther, please specify: Specific economical groups associated to food/drink ; tourists; all populations who live nearby the coastIncreasingIncreasingHighMedium-term (2026-2050)1. Conditioning access to recreation and leisure areas along the coastline, mainly green spaces 2. Coastal erosion with decreased areal to the disappearance of bathing areas; 3 Intervention in road infrastructure, water resources and water power ; 4. conditioning of water sports; 5 - Accommodation of families in alternative housing and temporary closure of commerce and services near the first coastline (Ciimar research center, SeaLife Center, Transparente Building, Cheese Castle, S. João da Foz Fortress, Teaching Institutions and Social Centers, Center Interpretive of the Geological Tour of Foz Douro, etc ...);
972Cities 202046514City of PortoPortugalEuropeClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards2Mass movement > LandslideNoMediumMedium HighPopulation displacementEnergy; Environment, biodiversity, forestry; Residential; Water supply & sanitationNoneNoneLong-term (after 2050)Impacto - negative visual impact of the consolidation operations; 2. Increased frequency of cleaning operations, rescue, relocation, traffic diversion; 3 - intervention in energy and water supply infrastructures
973Cities 202046514City of PortoPortugalEuropeClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards3Extreme hot temperature > Heat waveNoMedium HighHighIncreased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsEnergy; Environment, biodiversity, forestry; Public health; Water supply & sanitationChildren & youth; Elderly; Low-income households; Persons living in sub-standard housingIncreasingIncreasingHighMedium-term (2026-2050)1. Increased mortality in the elderly population; 2.; Increase in hospital visits by the most fragile population (children, pregnant women and the elderly) 3. Negative impact on water resources, water consumption increase and irrigation; 4. Increased consumption of electricity for air conditioning;5. Conditioning of outdoor activities; 6. Increase in water costs for irrigation, street cleaning and supply system for domestic use; 7. More likely to exceed the limit value Ozone
974Cities 202046514City of PortoPortugalEuropeClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards4Storm and wind > Storm surgeNoMediumMediumIncreased demand for public servicesEmergency services; Environment, biodiversity, forestry; TransportNoneIncreasingHighMedium-term (2026-2050)1. Increased frequency of damage to the pavement and storm water infrastructure and sanitation due to flooding; 2 - Damage to vegetation loss of species or part of them, including branches; 3 - Damage to electrical infrastructure;
975Cities 202046514City of PortoPortugalEuropeClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards5Flood and sea level rise > Flash / surface floodNoMediumMedium HighEnvironment, biodiversity, forestry; TransportIncreasingIncreasingMediumMedium-term (2026-2050)1. Metro circulation conditioned in flood stations; 2. Conditioning of road traffic in areas susceptible to flooding
976Cities 202049172City of St. PetersburgUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards1Extreme Precipitation > Rain stormYesHighMediumIncreased risk to already vulnerable populationsCommercial; Environment, biodiversity, forestry; Tourism; Water supply & sanitationIncreasingIncreasingHighImmediately
977Cities 202049327City of ProvidenceUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards1Storm and wind > Cyclone (Hurricane / Typhoon)YesHighHighIncreased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsCommercial; Education; Emergency services; Energy; Land use planning; Public health; Residential; Transport; Waste management; Water supply & sanitationChildren & youth; Elderly; Low-income households; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseases; Persons with disabilitiesIncreasingIncreasingHighShort-term (by 2025)Residential and commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, loss of power, possible loss of life.
978Cities 202049327City of ProvidenceUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards2Flood and sea level rise > Coastal floodYesHighHighIncreased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsCommercial; Emergency services; Industrial; Land use planning; Residential; Transport; Waste management; Water supply & sanitationChildren & youth; Elderly; Low-income households; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseases; Persons with disabilitiesIncreasingIncreasingMediumMedium-term (2026-2050)Residential and commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, loss of power, possible loss of life.
979Cities 202049327City of ProvidenceUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards3Extreme hot temperature > Extreme hot daysYesHighMediumIncreased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsEducation; Emergency services; Public health; Residential; Society / community & cultureChildren & youth; Elderly; Low-income households; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseases; Persons with disabilities; Unemployed personsIncreasingIncreasingMediumShort-term (by 2025)Risk to elderly and low income, school closings, brown outs
980Cities 202049327City of ProvidenceUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards4Extreme cold temperature > Extreme winter conditionsYesHighMedium LowIncreased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsEducation; Emergency services; Energy; Public health; Residential; TransportChildren & youth; Elderly; Low-income households; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseases; Persons with disabilities; Unemployed personsIncreasingIncreasingMediumShort-term (by 2025)Residential and commercial property damage, power loss, school closings, public safety
981Cities 202049327City of ProvidenceUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards5Flood and sea level rise > Flash / surface floodYesMedium HighHighIncreased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populations; Loss of tax base to support public services; Population displacementCommercial; Residential; TransportChildren & youth; Elderly; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseases; Persons with disabilitiesIncreasingIncreasingMediumMedium-term (2026-2050)Residential and commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, loss of power, possible loss of life.
982Cities 202049327City of ProvidenceUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards6Extreme hot temperature > Heat waveYesMedium HighMedium HighIncreased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsEducation; Energy; Land use planning; Law & order; Public health; Residential; Society / community & culture; TransportChildren & youth; Elderly; Low-income households; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseases; Persons with disabilities; Unemployed personsIncreasingIncreasingMediumShort-term (by 2025)Risk to elderly and low income, school closings, brown outs
983Cities 202049327City of ProvidenceUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards7Extreme Precipitation > Heavy snowYesHighMedium LowIncreased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsEducation; Emergency services; Energy; Law & order; Public health; Residential; Society / community & culture; TransportChildren & youth; Elderly; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with disabilities; Unemployed personsIncreasingIncreasingMediumShort-term (by 2025)Residential and commercial property damage, power loss, school closings, public safety
984Cities 202049327City of ProvidenceUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards8Storm and wind > Lightning / thunderstormYesHighLowIncreased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsEnergy; Information & communications technology; Society / community & culturePersons living in sub-standard housingIncreasingIncreasingLowShort-term (by 2025)Residential and commercial property damage, public safety
985Cities 202049327City of ProvidenceUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards9Extreme Precipitation > Rain stormYesMedium HighLowIncreased demand for public services; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsFood & agriculture; Land use planning; Tourism; Transport; Waste management; Water supply & sanitationPersons living in sub-standard housingIncreasingIncreasingLowShort-term (by 2025)Residential and Commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, public safety
986Cities 202049327City of ProvidenceUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards10Flood and sea level rise > River floodYesMediumMediumIncreased risk to already vulnerable populations; Population displacementCommercial; Industrial; Land use planning; Residential; TransportPersons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with disabilitiesIncreasingIncreasingLowMedium-term (2026-2050)Residential and Commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, public safety
987Cities 202049327City of ProvidenceUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards11Storm and wind > Severe windYesHighMediumIncreased demand for public servicesCommercial; Energy; Residential; TransportPersons living in sub-standard housingIncreasingIncreasingLowMedium-term (2026-2050)Residential and commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, loss of power, possible loss of life.
988Cities 202049327City of ProvidenceUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards12Storm and wind > Storm surgeYesMedium HighHighIncreased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased risk to already vulnerable populations; Loss of tax base to support public services; Population displacementCommercial; Emergency services; Energy; Land use planning; Residential; Transport; Waste managementPersons with disabilitiesIncreasingIncreasingMediumShort-term (by 2025)Residential and commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, loss of power, possible loss of life.
989Cities 202049330Kansas CityUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards1Extreme hot temperature > Extreme hot daysYesHighMedium HighFluctuating socio-economic conditions; Increased conflict and/or crime; Increased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsEnvironment, biodiversity, forestry; Food & agriculture; Public healthChildren & youth; Elderly; Low-income households; Marginalized groups; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseases; Persons with disabilitiesIncreasingIncreasingHighMedium-term (2026-2050)KCMO Health Department has been tracking the correlation of deaths related to increases in urban temperature. The trend has been upwards in the most recent years and is expected and projected to be more pronounced into the future. Powerpoint presentation available. A powerpoint is available.
990Cities 202049330Kansas CityUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards2Flood and sea level rise > River floodYesMedium HighMedium HighIndustrial; Water supply & sanitationIncreasingIncreasing
991Cities 202049333City of Louisville, KYUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards1Extreme hot temperature > Heat waveYesHighHighFluctuating socio-economic conditions; Increased conflict and/or crime; Increased demand for healthcare services; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsCommercial; Emergency services; Energy; Environment, biodiversity, forestry; Food & agriculture; Public health; Residential; Tourism; TransportChildren & youth; Elderly; Low-income households; Other, please specify: Outdoor workers; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseases; Persons with disabilities; Unemployed personsIncreasingIncreasingHighImmediatelyTemperatures have risen steadily in Louisville since 1948. The number of days above 90° F has also risen in Louisville. When comparing the most recent 30-year period (1989-2018) with the historical period of 1961-1990, the average number of days above 90° F has increased by 12 days/year. Model projections indicate continued temperature rise for many decades to centuries. Studies indicate an additional 50-60 days per year above 90 degrees F by the middle of the century (RCP 8.5 in NCA4) for Louisville.A recent study on heat impacts to Louisville found that the 2012 heat wave led to 86 additional deaths. Almost 20,000 additional deaths are expected by the end of the century due to climate change induced heat waves.
992Cities 202049333City of Louisville, KYUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards2Extreme hot temperature > Extreme hot daysYesHighHighFluctuating socio-economic conditions; Increased conflict and/or crime; Increased demand for healthcare services; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsCommercial; Emergency services; Energy; Environment, biodiversity, forestry; Food & agriculture; Public health; Residential; Tourism; Transport; Water supply & sanitationChildren & youth; Elderly; Low-income households; Other, please specify: Outdoor workers; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseases; Persons with disabilities; Unemployed personsIncreasingIncreasingHighImmediatelyTemperatures have risen steadily in Louisville since 1948. The number of days above 90° F has also risen in Louisville. When comparing the most recent 30-year period (1989-2018) with the historical period of 1961-1990, the average number of days above 90° F has increased by 12 days/year. Model projections indicate continued temperature rise for many decades to centuries. If emissions are not reduced, the continued rise is expected to increase extreme maximum temperatures by an average of 8.3° F (range = 3.1° F to 13.6° F) by 2040-69 and 12.6° F (range of 5.5° F to 19.7° F) by 2070-99. If emissions are reduced, these extreme maximum temperatures could be limited to about 5.5° F by mid-century and and 7.1° F by late-century.
993Cities 202049333City of Louisville, KYUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards3Flood and sea level rise > Flash / surface floodYesHighHighFluctuating socio-economic conditions; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased risk to already vulnerable populations; Population displacementEnvironment, biodiversity, forestry; Food & agriculture; Information & communications technology; Other, please specify: Infrastructure; Public health; Society / community & culture; Transport; Water supply & sanitationElderly; Low-income households; Other, please specify: People in high HAZMAT neighborhoods and floodplains; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with disabilities; Unemployed personsIncreasingIncreasingHighImmediatelyPrecipitation has been increasing in Louisville since about the 1980’s. Data from the Louisville International Airport weather station shows that all three of the wettest years on record have occurred within the last decade. When comparing the most recent 30-year period (1989-2018) with the historical period of 1961-1990, the amount of precipitation in the largest storm has increased by 12% in Louisville.Increased precipitation due to climate change may exacerbate this problem. With continued higher greenhouse gas emissions (RCP 8.5), 100-year flood events are expected to become 2.5 times to 3.5 times more frequent, as compared to the baseline (1950-2000) throughout much of the Louisville Metro region. Of note is the fact that 100-year flood frequencies can be limited to 1.0 to 1.5 times more frequent if emissions are reduced, saving $4 billion per year in flood damages at the national level.
994Cities 202049333City of Louisville, KYUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards4Flood and sea level rise > River floodYesHighHighFluctuating socio-economic conditions; Increased demand for healthcare services; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased risk to already vulnerable populations; Population displacementEnvironment, biodiversity, forestry; Food & agriculture; Information & communications technology; Other, please specify: Infrastructure; Public health; Society / community & culture; Transport; Water supply & sanitationElderly; Low-income households; Other, please specify: People in high HAZMAT neighborhoods and floodplains; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Unemployed personsIncreasingIncreasingHighImmediatelyPrecipitation has been increasing in Louisville since about the 1980’s. Data from the Louisville International Airport weather station shows that all three of the wettest years on record have occurred within the last decade. When comparing the most recent 30-year period (1989-2018) with the historical period of 1961-1990, the amount of precipitation in the largest storm has increased by 12% in Louisville.Since much of Louisville's landscape is shaped by the Ohio River floodplain, the city is already prone to river flooding. Increased precipitation due to climate change may exacerbate this problem. With continued higher greenhouse gas emissions (RCP 8.5), 100-year flood events are expected to become 2.5 times to 3.5 times more frequent, as compared to the baseline (1950-2000) throughout much of the Louisville Metro region. Of note is the fact that 100-year flood frequencies can be limited to 1.0 to 1.5 times more frequent if emissions are reduced, saving $4 billion per year in flood damages at the national level.
995Cities 202049333City of Louisville, KYUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards5Storm and wind > Lightning / thunderstormYesHighMedium HighFluctuating socio-economic conditions; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsEmergency services; Environment, biodiversity, forestry; Food & agriculture; Information & communications technology; Transport; Water supply & sanitationElderly; Low-income households; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with disabilities; Unemployed personsIncreasingIncreasingHighMedium-term (2026-2050)Based on the best available scientific information and trends, it is highly likely that severe storms will worsen over the coming century. However, there is not enough information at this time to do a quantitative assessment of severe storm risk associated with climate change.
996Cities 202049333City of Louisville, KYUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards6Water Scarcity > DroughtYesMedium HighMediumFluctuating socio-economic conditions; Increased conflict and/or crime; Increased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsEnergy; Environment, biodiversity, forestry; Food & agriculture; Land use planning; Society / community & culture; Water supply & sanitationChildren & youth; Elderly; Low-income households; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseases; Unemployed persons; Women & girlsIncreasingIncreasingHighMedium-term (2026-2050)Louisville experienced 32 droughts from 1945 through 2015. The longest drought was 59 months from May 1952 until April 1957. The average duration of drought for Louisville is eight months. Droughts of 2007 and 2010 severely affected agriculture, wildfire risk, power generation, water prices, and ferry traffic. In addition, water quality in streams and rivers declined, and barges on the Ohio River were forced to reduce their cargo weight during drought, due to low river levels. Model projections show that overall drought stress is expected to increase in Louisville, even as average precipitation increases by 9%, on average. Because of much higher temperatures projected for the area, a modest increase in precipitation is not sufficient for offsetting higher evaporation and evapotranspiration rates. With continued higher emissions, drought stress is expected to increase 10-18% (14% on average) by the middle of this century. By late century, drought stress is expected to increase 10-21% (16% on average). If emissions are reduced, drought stress can be limited to 12-13%, on average, by mid to late-century. Some effects of drought, combined with a heat wave, include crop failure, water shortage, wildfire, erosion, ecological damage, and land subsidence.
997Cities 202049333City of Louisville, KYUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards7Biological hazards > Water-borne diseaseYesHighMedium HighIncreased incidence and prevalence of disease and illnessEnvironment, biodiversity, forestry; Public healthChildren & youth; Low-income householdsIncreasingIncreasingHighMedium-term (2026-2050)Contamination of waterways with bacteria and other contaminants is already a hazard and prevents local residents from using creeks, streams, and rivers for recreation. Progress has been made on improving water quality in recent years and restoration efforts continue. Warmer waters and more larger storms could exacerbate the incidence of contaminated waterways.
998Cities 202049333City of Louisville, KYUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards8Biological hazards > Vector-borne diseaseYesMediumMediumIncreased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsPublic healthLow-income householdsIncreasingIncreasingMedium HighMedium-term (2026-2050)Model projections indicate 46 fewer days below freezing by the 2050s, and 64 fewer by the 2080s. With warmer and wetter winters, diseases such as mosquito-borne West Nile Virus, dengue, and Zika, as well as tick-borne Lyme disease, and Ehrlichiosis, could become more prevalent. Insect pests and disease organisms that reinvade Kentucky each year from the southern regions are likely to begin to overwinter in the region. Many vector-borne diseases seriously affect domestic animals and livestock, so climate change could impact food security as well as human health.
999Cities 202049333City of Louisville, KYUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards9Biological hazards > Air-borne diseaseYesHighMediumFluctuating socio-economic conditions; Increased demand for healthcare services; Increased demand for public services; Increased incidence and prevalence of disease and illness; Increased risk to already vulnerable populations; Loss of tax base to support public services; Loss of traditional jobsPublic health; TourismMarginalized groups; Persons with chronic diseasesDo not knowDo not knowMedium HighMedium-term (2026-2050)Degradation of the environment, international trade and travel, warmer temperatures, and other global and local factors are expected to contribute to the increases spread of disease.
1000Cities 202049334City of Richmond, VAUnited States of AmericaNorth AmericaClimate Hazards and VulnerabilityClimate Hazards1Extreme Precipitation > Rain stormYesHighMedium HighIncreased demand for public services; Increased resource demand; Increased risk to already vulnerable populationsCommercial; Emergency services; Industrial; Land use planning; Public health; Residential; Society / community & culture; Transport; Water supply & sanitationChildren & youth; Elderly; Low-income households; Marginalized groups; Persons living in sub-standard housing; Persons with chronic diseases; Persons with disabilities; Unemployed persons; Women & girlsIncreasingIncreasingMediumImmediatelyThe City's stormwater drainage system is periodically overwhelmed by high intensity rain storms leading to flooding of certain neighborhoods.

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This dataset contains public responses to the CDP-ICLEI Cities 2020 questionnaire on climate hazards. View cities questionnaire guidance at https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance.
This data is collected through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System. When using this data, please cite both organisations using the following wording: ‘This data was collected in partnership by CDP and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability’.

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