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Ocean City vs Columbia, MD
Ocean City currently scores 3 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
Ocean City: 36/100 · Columbia: 33/100
Ocean City is 3 points higher.
Flood
Ocean City: 69/100 · Columbia: 22/100
Ocean City is 47 points higher.
Wind
Ocean City: 34/100 · Columbia: 21/100
Ocean City is 13 points higher.
Lightning
Ocean City: 16/100 · Columbia: 38/100
Columbia is 22 points higher.
Tornado
Ocean City: 15/100 · Columbia: 15/100
No gap.
Hail
Ocean City: 23/100 · Columbia: 58/100
Columbia is 35 points higher.
Storm surge
Ocean City: 95/100 · Columbia: 0/100
Ocean City is 95 points higher.