Batten down the hatches — the Big Apple faces a greater rise in the risk of catastrophic hurricane damage over the next 30 years than any other city in the nation.
By 2053, New York City will see a 302% increase in average annual losses as climate change intensifies the power of tropical storms, the nonprofit“We’re more likely to see storms that actually hold together and maintain hurricane-strength winds by the time they reach New York City,” said Dr. Jeremy Porter, First Street’s head of climate implications research.
The beloved downtown landmark and other waterfront spots throughout the city will see flooding increase by about a foot and winds intensify by up to 20 mph over the next three decades, the study found. A 2053 hurricane could buffet the airport with 104-mph winds and would cover the tunnel’s Queens’ side with 6.4 feet of salt water.
BELOW: The Coney Island Boardwalk would be swept by 123-mph winds in a 2053 hurricane. CREDIT: First Street Foundation
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