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Newark vs Wilmington, DE

Wilmington currently scores 11 points higher overall than Newark, with the largest gap in storm surge.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Newark

27/100

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Wilmington

38/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Newark: 27/100 · Wilmington: 38/100

Wilmington is 11 points higher.

Flood

Newark: 3/100 · Wilmington: 0/100

Newark is 3 points higher.

Wind

Newark: 22/100 · Wilmington: 22/100

No gap.

Lightning

Newark: 41/100 · Wilmington: 41/100

No gap.

Tornado

Newark: 16/100 · Wilmington: 28/100

Wilmington is 12 points higher.

Hail

Newark: 41/100 · Wilmington: 47/100

Wilmington is 6 points higher.

Storm surge

Newark: 0/100 · Wilmington: 99/100

Wilmington is 99 points higher.