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Redwood City vs Palo Alto, CA
Redwood City currently scores 2 points higher overall than Palo Alto, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Redwood City: 26/100 · Palo Alto: 24/100
Redwood City is 2 points higher.
Flood
Redwood City: 56/100 · Palo Alto: 53/100
Redwood City is 3 points higher.
Wind
Redwood City: 2/100 · Palo Alto: 2/100
No gap.
Lightning
Redwood City: 0/100 · Palo Alto: 0/100
No gap.
Tornado
Redwood City: 0/100 · Palo Alto: 24/100
Palo Alto is 24 points higher.
Hail
Redwood City: 5/100 · Palo Alto: 1/100
Redwood City is 4 points higher.
Storm surge
Redwood City: 0/100 · Palo Alto: 0/100
No gap.