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Topeka vs Lawrence, KS

Lawrence currently scores 10 points higher overall than Topeka, with the largest gap in tornado.

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Topeka

50/100

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Lawrence

60/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Topeka: 50/100 · Lawrence: 60/100

Lawrence is 10 points higher.

Flood

Topeka: 53/100 · Lawrence: 64/100

Lawrence is 11 points higher.

Wind

Topeka: 18/100 · Lawrence: 18/100

No gap.

Lightning

Topeka: 59/100 · Lawrence: 68/100

Lawrence is 9 points higher.

Tornado

Topeka: 52/100 · Lawrence: 92/100

Lawrence is 40 points higher.

Hail

Topeka: 100/100 · Lawrence: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Topeka: 0/100 · Lawrence: 0/100

No gap.