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Ridgecrest vs Palmdale, CA
Palmdale currently scores 5 points higher overall than Ridgecrest, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Ridgecrest: 16/100 · Palmdale: 21/100
Palmdale is 5 points higher.
Flood
Ridgecrest: 36/100 · Palmdale: 34/100
Ridgecrest is 2 points higher.
Wind
Ridgecrest: 5/100 · Palmdale: 5/100
No gap.
Lightning
Ridgecrest: 4/100 · Palmdale: 2/100
Ridgecrest is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Ridgecrest: 12/100 · Palmdale: 4/100
Ridgecrest is 8 points higher.
Hail
Ridgecrest: 3/100 · Palmdale: 6/100
Palmdale is 3 points higher.
Storm surge
Ridgecrest: 0/100 · Palmdale: 0/100
No gap.