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City vs city
Palo Alto vs Sacramento, CA
Palo Alto and Sacramento 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.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Palo Alto: 25/100 · Sacramento: 25/100
No gap.
Flood
Palo Alto: 53/100 · Sacramento: 40/100
Palo Alto is 13 points higher.
Wind
Palo Alto: 2/100 · Sacramento: 3/100
Sacramento is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Palo Alto: 0/100 · Sacramento: 0/100
No gap.
Tornado
Palo Alto: 23/100 · Sacramento: 4/100
Palo Alto is 19 points higher.
Hail
Palo Alto: 1/100 · Sacramento: 4/100
Sacramento is 3 points higher.
Storm surge
Palo Alto: 0/100 · Sacramento: 0/100
No gap.