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Hillsborough vs San Jose, CA
San Jose currently scores 6 points higher overall than Hillsborough, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Hillsborough: 24/100 · San Jose: 30/100
San Jose is 6 points higher.
Flood
Hillsborough: 40/100 · San Jose: 48/100
San Jose is 8 points higher.
Wind
Hillsborough: 2/100 · San Jose: 2/100
No gap.
Lightning
Hillsborough: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.
Tornado
Hillsborough: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.
Hail
Hillsborough: 6/100 · San Jose: 11/100
San Jose is 5 points higher.
Storm surge
Hillsborough: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.