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City vs city
Forest Lake vs Buffalo Grove, IL
Forest Lake and Buffalo Grove are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Forest Lake: 38/100 · Buffalo Grove: 38/100
No gap.
Flood
Forest Lake: 53/100 · Buffalo Grove: 59/100
Buffalo Grove is 6 points higher.
Wind
Forest Lake: 16/100 · Buffalo Grove: 16/100
No gap.
Lightning
Forest Lake: 53/100 · Buffalo Grove: 47/100
Forest Lake is 6 points higher.
Tornado
Forest Lake: 0/100 · Buffalo Grove: 16/100
Buffalo Grove is 16 points higher.
Hail
Forest Lake: 46/100 · Buffalo Grove: 76/100
Buffalo Grove is 30 points higher.
Storm surge
Forest Lake: 0/100 · Buffalo Grove: 0/100
No gap.