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City vs city
Merced vs Modesto, CA
Merced currently scores 3 points higher overall than Modesto, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Merced: 22/100 · Modesto: 19/100
Merced is 3 points higher.
Flood
Merced: 46/100 · Modesto: 31/100
Merced is 15 points higher.
Wind
Merced: 4/100 · Modesto: 3/100
Merced is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Merced: 1/100 · Modesto: 1/100
No gap.
Tornado
Merced: 12/100 · Modesto: 0/100
Merced is 12 points higher.
Hail
Merced: 2/100 · Modesto: 1/100
Merced is 1 points higher.
Storm surge
Merced: 0/100 · Modesto: 0/100
No gap.