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Redwood City vs San Jose, CA
Redwood City currently scores 6 points higher overall than San Jose, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Redwood City: 28/100 · San Jose: 22/100
Redwood City is 6 points higher.
Flood
Redwood City: 56/100 · San Jose: 37/100
Redwood City is 19 points higher.
Wind
Redwood City: 2/100 · San Jose: 2/100
No gap.
Lightning
Redwood City: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.
Tornado
Redwood City: 0/100 · San Jose: 8/100
San Jose is 8 points higher.
Hail
Redwood City: 5/100 · San Jose: 2/100
Redwood City is 3 points higher.
Storm surge
Redwood City: 0/100 · San Jose: 0/100
No gap.