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Boulder Creek vs San Jose, CA
Boulder Creek currently scores 2 points higher overall than San Jose, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Boulder Creek: 24/100 · San Jose: 22/100
Boulder Creek is 2 points higher.
Flood
Boulder Creek: 26/100 · San Jose: 37/100
San Jose is 11 points higher.
Wind
Boulder Creek: 2/100 · San Jose: 2/100
No gap.
Lightning
Boulder Creek: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.
Tornado
Boulder Creek: 0/100 · San Jose: 8/100
San Jose is 8 points higher.
Hail
Boulder Creek: 5/100 · San Jose: 2/100
Boulder Creek is 3 points higher.
Storm surge
Boulder Creek: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.