Dallas
United States
Dallas is projected to face future challenges from extreme heat, dangerous heat extremes, and heavy rainfall events. To address these climate hazards, the city implements a portfolio of technology-enabled climate resilience solutions. Currently, the city is focused on rehabilitating water pipelines, performing subsurface inspections, and managing traffic effectively to reduce congestion. Proposed initiatives also include curb management strategies aimed at improving mobility during heavy rainfall. By combining current and planned actions, Dallas aims to enhance urban resilience and safeguard public health against climate impacts, demonstrating a proactive stance in the face of environmental challenges.
Hazard Outlook
How will Dallas's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Dallas may experience heatwaves lasting up to 8 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Maximum Temperature
Dallas's projected maximum temperature of 10.6°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Dallas ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Dallas's projected maximum rainfall of 14 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 171 m elevation, Dallas faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Dallas faces high exposure to heatwave and elevated exposure to max temp, heavy rain, 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 Dallas.
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Dallas's resilience portfolio
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IoT Sensors and Cloud Platform for Flood Monitoring and Response
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AI-Powered Urban Tree Canopy Mapping Using Satellite & LiDAR Data
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Climate Resilient Home Platform for Residential Adaptation
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RESCCUE Urban Water Resilience Methodology
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RESCCUE Web-Based Urban Resilience Modeling Platform
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