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Essex vs Hagerstown, MD
Essex currently scores 4 points higher overall than Hagerstown, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Essex: 40/100 · Hagerstown: 36/100
Essex is 4 points higher.
Flood
Essex: 25/100 · Hagerstown: 22/100
Essex is 3 points higher.
Wind
Essex: 21/100 · Hagerstown: 20/100
Essex is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Essex: 39/100 · Hagerstown: 19/100
Essex is 20 points higher.
Tornado
Essex: 16/100 · Hagerstown: 20/100
Hagerstown is 4 points higher.
Hail
Essex: 88/100 · Hagerstown: 100/100
Hagerstown is 12 points higher.
Storm surge
Essex: 78/100 · Hagerstown: 0/100
Essex is 78 points higher.