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City vs city
La Plata vs Columbia, MD
La Plata currently scores 10 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.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
La Plata: 39/100 · Columbia: 29/100
La Plata is 10 points higher.
Flood
La Plata: 26/100 · Columbia: 22/100
La Plata is 4 points higher.
Wind
La Plata: 21/100 · Columbia: 21/100
No gap.
Lightning
La Plata: 42/100 · Columbia: 38/100
La Plata is 4 points higher.
Tornado
La Plata: 21/100 · Columbia: 11/100
La Plata is 10 points higher.
Hail
La Plata: 47/100 · Columbia: 42/100
La Plata is 5 points higher.
Storm surge
La Plata: 92/100 · Columbia: 47/100
La Plata is 45 points higher.