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City vs city
Arcata vs San Diego, CA
Arcata and San Diego are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Arcata: 22/100 · San Diego: 22/100
No gap.
Flood
Arcata: 43/100 · San Diego: 26/100
Arcata is 17 points higher.
Wind
Arcata: 2/100 · San Diego: 5/100
San Diego is 3 points higher.
Lightning
Arcata: 1/100 · San Diego: 1/100
No gap.
Tornado
Arcata: 0/100 · San Diego: 0/100
No gap.
Hail
Arcata: 6/100 · San Diego: 3/100
Arcata is 3 points higher.
Storm surge
Arcata: 0/100 · San Diego: 0/100
No gap.