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    Climate change in Columbia, Missouri

    Climate change is affecting locations like Columbia in a variety of ways. In fall, these impacts include more extreme rainfall, changes to fall foliage, and fewer freezing nights.

    Explore these pages to learn how people in Columbia are at risk in a warming world.


    Columbia's climate threats in include:

    Explore some ways climate change is affecting Columbia in fall

    Heavier downpours

    Climate change is supercharging the water cycle, driving heavier rainfall and flood risk.

    Impacts to fall color

    Conditions that trigger fall color are shifting with climate change.

    Fewer freezing nights

    The coldest nights of the year are warming

    Changes in severe storms

    Certain conditions favorable to thunderstorms and tornadoes are occurring more often

    Impacts to food prices

    Extreme events fueled by climate change can damage crops, reduce yields, and disrupt supply chains.

    More graphics about Columbia and climate change

    Browse climate-related graphics for all seasons localized for Columbia, available for download and use consistent with our Terms of use.

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