Virginia Beach
United States
Virginia Beach is projected to experience a future marked by frequent heatwaves and heavy rainfall events. These climate hazards will significantly impact public health, with increased heat-related illnesses and heightened vulnerability among certain demographics. As heavy rainfall becomes more commonplace, the city will face increased risks of flooding, which can damage infrastructure and disrupt daily life. The intensity of these events is expected to strain local resources, elevate the likelihood of waterlogged areas, and challenge existing drainage systems. Furthermore, the ecological integrity of the region could be compromised, affecting local habitats and biodiversity. Addressing these looming risks is crucial for ensuring the resilience of Virginia Beach's community. We have not yet identified technology-enabled climate resilience solutions specific to this city, underscoring the urgency to assess and mitigate these climate hazards effectively.
Hazard Outlook
How will Virginia Beach's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 1 m elevation, Virginia Beach faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Virginia Beach's projected maximum rainfall of 14 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Virginia Beach's projected maximum temperature of 9.3°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Virginia Beach ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Longest Heatwave
Virginia Beach may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Virginia Beach faces high exposure to elevation, max rain. These areas may warrant priority attention in adaptation planning.
Data source: Climate projections from the IPCC AR6 scenario analysis. See our methodology for details on how we process and interpret this data.
Deployed Solutions
Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in Virginia Beach.
No solutions have been documented for Virginia Beach.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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