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City vs city

Boulder vs Thornton, CO

Boulder and Thornton 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.

Boulder

44/100

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Thornton

44/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Boulder: 44/100 · Thornton: 44/100

No gap.

Flood

Boulder: 50/100 · Thornton: 57/100

Thornton is 7 points higher.

Wind

Boulder: 15/100 · Thornton: 16/100

Thornton is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Boulder: 23/100 · Thornton: 29/100

Thornton is 6 points higher.

Tornado

Boulder: 24/100 · Thornton: 8/100

Boulder is 16 points higher.

Hail

Boulder: 100/100 · Thornton: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Boulder: 0/100 · Thornton: 0/100

No gap.