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Columbia vs North Laurel, MD

North Laurel currently scores 2 points higher overall than Columbia, with the largest gap in hail.

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

Columbia

31/100

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North Laurel

33/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Columbia: 31/100 · North Laurel: 33/100

North Laurel is 2 points higher.

Flood

Columbia: 22/100 · North Laurel: 24/100

North Laurel is 2 points higher.

Wind

Columbia: 21/100 · North Laurel: 21/100

No gap.

Lightning

Columbia: 38/100 · North Laurel: 39/100

North Laurel is 1 points higher.

Tornado

Columbia: 16/100 · North Laurel: 20/100

North Laurel is 4 points higher.

Hail

Columbia: 60/100 · North Laurel: 66/100

North Laurel is 6 points higher.

Storm surge

Columbia: 0/100 · North Laurel: 0/100

No gap.