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City vs city
Newark vs Wilmington, DE
Wilmington currently scores 9 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.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Newark: 31/100 · Wilmington: 40/100
Wilmington is 9 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: 15/100 · Wilmington: 27/100
Wilmington is 12 points higher.
Hail
Newark: 40/100 · Wilmington: 46/100
Wilmington is 6 points higher.
Storm surge
Newark: 0/100 · Wilmington: 99/100
Wilmington is 99 points higher.