An increase in extreme precipitation leading to basement flooding.
An increase in surface water levels leading to overland flooding from the Detroit River, Little River, Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie.
An increase in winter and spring temperatures leading to quicker thawing and snowmelt contributing to overland flooding.
An Increase in extreme precipitation leading to an overwhelming of City infrastructure.
An increase in extreme weather response needed causing a diversion of financial and human resources.
Increasing intensity of storms leading to damage to infrastructure, power outages, safety and additional clean-up costs.
An increase in extreme hot days leading to infrastructure wear and tear.
An increase in extreme hot days leading to more frequent buckling of roads leading to failure.
Increasing intense storms impacting the tree canopy through stress and damage.
An increase in annual temperature causing an increase in plant pests, disease and invasive species.
Increased temperatures and precipitation causing damage to trees and natural features, leading to loss of ecosystem goods and services.
Increased annual temperature and a shift in ecoregions causing inhospitable habitat for sensitive plant and animal species, changing the community’s biodiversity.