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City vs city

Fresno vs San Jose, CA

Fresno and San Jose are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in tornado.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Fresno

30/100

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San Jose

30/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Fresno: 30/100 · San Jose: 30/100

No gap.

Flood

Fresno: 51/100 · San Jose: 48/100

Fresno is 3 points higher.

Wind

Fresno: 4/100 · San Jose: 2/100

Fresno is 2 points higher.

Lightning

Fresno: 1/100 · San Jose: 0/100

Fresno is 1 points higher.

Tornado

Fresno: 40/100 · San Jose: 0/100

Fresno is 40 points higher.

Hail

Fresno: 17/100 · San Jose: 11/100

Fresno is 6 points higher.

Storm surge

Fresno: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100

No gap.