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City vs city
Columbus vs Chicago, IL
Chicago currently scores 14 points higher overall than Columbus, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Columbus: 26/100 · Chicago: 40/100
Chicago is 14 points higher.
Flood
Columbus: 33/100 · Chicago: 44/100
Chicago is 11 points higher.
Wind
Columbus: 17/100 · Chicago: 16/100
Columbus is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Columbus: 36/100 · Chicago: 35/100
Columbus is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Columbus: 16/100 · Chicago: 28/100
Chicago is 12 points higher.
Hail
Columbus: 30/100 · Chicago: 100/100
Chicago is 70 points higher.
Storm surge
Columbus: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100
No gap.