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City vs city
Madison vs Chicago, IL
Madison currently scores 5 points higher overall than Chicago, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Madison: 45/100 · Chicago: 40/100
Madison is 5 points higher.
Flood
Madison: 27/100 · Chicago: 44/100
Chicago is 17 points higher.
Wind
Madison: 16/100 · Chicago: 16/100
No gap.
Lightning
Madison: 42/100 · Chicago: 35/100
Madison is 7 points higher.
Tornado
Madison: 76/100 · Chicago: 28/100
Madison is 48 points higher.
Hail
Madison: 100/100 · Chicago: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Madison: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100
No gap.