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City vs city
Pismo Beach vs San Jose, CA
San Jose currently scores 2 points higher overall than Pismo Beach, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Pismo Beach: 28/100 · San Jose: 30/100
San Jose is 2 points higher.
Flood
Pismo Beach: 44/100 · San Jose: 48/100
San Jose is 4 points higher.
Wind
Pismo Beach: 2/100 · San Jose: 2/100
No gap.
Lightning
Pismo Beach: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.
Tornado
Pismo Beach: 12/100 · San Jose: 0/100
Pismo Beach is 12 points higher.
Hail
Pismo Beach: 0/100 · San Jose: 11/100
San Jose is 11 points higher.
Storm surge
Pismo Beach: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.