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City vs city
Ottawa vs Chicago, IL
Ottawa and Chicago 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
Ottawa: 40/100 · Chicago: 40/100
No gap.
Flood
Ottawa: 47/100 · Chicago: 44/100
Ottawa is 3 points higher.
Wind
Ottawa: 16/100 · Chicago: 16/100
No gap.
Lightning
Ottawa: 48/100 · Chicago: 35/100
Ottawa is 13 points higher.
Tornado
Ottawa: 36/100 · Chicago: 28/100
Ottawa is 8 points higher.
Hail
Ottawa: 82/100 · Chicago: 100/100
Chicago is 18 points higher.
Storm surge
Ottawa: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100
No gap.