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Merced vs San Jose, CA
San Jose currently scores 8 points higher overall than Merced, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Merced: 22/100 · San Jose: 30/100
San Jose is 8 points higher.
Flood
Merced: 46/100 · San Jose: 48/100
San Jose is 2 points higher.
Wind
Merced: 4/100 · San Jose: 2/100
Merced is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Merced: 1/100 · San Jose: 0/100
Merced is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Merced: 12/100 · San Jose: 0/100
Merced is 12 points higher.
Hail
Merced: 2/100 · San Jose: 11/100
San Jose is 9 points higher.
Storm surge
Merced: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.