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City vs city
Ottawa vs Chicago, IL
Ottawa currently scores 1 points higher overall than Chicago, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Ottawa: 41/100 · Chicago: 40/100
Ottawa is 1 points higher.
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: 35/100 · Chicago: 27/100
Ottawa is 8 points higher.
Hail
Ottawa: 80/100 · Chicago: 100/100
Chicago is 20 points higher.
Storm surge
Ottawa: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100
No gap.