Comments by "Fumble_ Brewski" (@fumble_brewski5410) on "What is the RISKIEST Region in the US as the Climate Changes?" video.

  1. Your map (at 2:33) shows counties in southwest Idaho at "major risk" for flooding. Laughable. We get maybe 12-14" of rainfall per year, as well as an equal amount of snow (in the winter, of course). Minor earthquake risk hazard (less than California & Nevada, but more than the Midwest). We're not subject to hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes. About the only negative would be during the late summer and early fall, when the wind sometimes blows in smoke from brush fires in eastern Oregon and our air quality suffers as a result. On the other hand, maybe I shouldn't make southwest Idaho sound too good--it might only serve to attract more outsiders from a certain west coast state, whose name cannot be mentioned.
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  2. The riskiest U.S. city in which to live (climate change notwithstanding) is Dallas, Texas. The geography and placement of Dallas makes it an epicenter of disasters as it is in the middle of areas that aren't only susceptible to tornadoes, but also a myriad of other natural disasters: flash flooding, drought, hail storms, winter storms and freezing (such as happened in early 2021). In addition, the entire power grid of the state is unreliable and in dire need of upgrade/repair. Plus, due to its rapidly expanding population and urban sprawl, the DFW area is the 4th greatest "heat island" in the country, causing the heat to only rise during the day and stay hot at night due to building materials releasing the heat of the day throughout the night. About the only natural risk to which the Dallas area isn't subjected is earthquakes. So if anyone is looking to relocate and avoid climate-related issues, the upper Midwest (MI, WI, MN and maybe IA) would seem to be the best options. Cheers and stay safe. ⛈🌩🌪💥
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