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Baltimore vs Columbia, MD

Baltimore currently scores 7 points higher overall than Columbia, with the largest gap in storm surge.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Baltimore

36/100

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Columbia

29/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Baltimore: 36/100 · Columbia: 29/100

Baltimore is 7 points higher.

Flood

Baltimore: 19/100 · Columbia: 22/100

Columbia is 3 points higher.

Wind

Baltimore: 21/100 · Columbia: 21/100

No gap.

Lightning

Baltimore: 40/100 · Columbia: 38/100

Baltimore is 2 points higher.

Tornado

Baltimore: 13/100 · Columbia: 11/100

Baltimore is 2 points higher.

Hail

Baltimore: 49/100 · Columbia: 42/100

Baltimore is 7 points higher.

Storm surge

Baltimore: 92/100 · Columbia: 47/100

Baltimore is 45 points higher.