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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.
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.