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South Bend vs Elkhart, IN
South Bend currently scores 9 points higher overall than Elkhart, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
South Bend: 42/100 · Elkhart: 33/100
South Bend is 9 points higher.
Flood
South Bend: 30/100 · Elkhart: 36/100
Elkhart is 6 points higher.
Wind
South Bend: 16/100 · Elkhart: 16/100
No gap.
Lightning
South Bend: 48/100 · Elkhart: 51/100
Elkhart is 3 points higher.
Tornado
South Bend: 56/100 · Elkhart: 8/100
South Bend is 48 points higher.
Hail
South Bend: 100/100 · Elkhart: 93/100
South Bend is 7 points higher.
Storm surge
South Bend: 0/100 · Elkhart: 0/100
No gap.