Extreme weather is worsening across New York City and the United States, as rising temperatures and heavier rainfall are increasing flood risk and pressuring infrastructure. The sources below explain the causes, impacts, and evidence behind these changes.
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Extreme Climate Metrics & Urban Flooding (Houston)
Shows how extreme rainfall indicators predict severe urban flooding in dense cities.
Read the paper →NYC Climate Hazards Report
Outlines New York City’s growing risks from flooding, storm surge, and extreme rainfall.
Read more →Extreme Precipitation in the Northeast (NOAA)
The Northeast has seen some of the largest increases in heavy rainfall nationwide.
Read more →IPCC Sixth Assessment Report
Confirms human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are driving observed climate change.
Read more →Stormwater Capacity in NYC
NYC’s combined sewer system was not designed for today’s rainfall intensity.
Read more →Hurricane Ida Basement Flooding
Documents how flash flooding disproportionately impacted low-income communities.
Read more →Climate Change & U.S. Extreme Weather
Connects climate change to worsening floods, storms, and heat nationwide.
Read more →Urban Flood Risk Across U.S. Cities
Finds that many U.S. cities underestimate current flood risk.
Read more →Flooding & Public Health
Flood exposure increases risks of injury, mold, and long-term health issues.
Read more →Sea Level Rise & Coastal Flooding
Rising seas worsen storm surge and compound rainfall flooding.
Read more →NYC Emergency Flood Preparedness
Official guidance on preparing for floods and severe storms.
Read more →Observed Climate Change Indicators
Tracks long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other extreme events.
Read more →Read my recently completed paper on how different aspects of earth’s water cycle can effect extreme urban flooding.
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Learn more about extreme weather around the world using the interactive map below