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City vs city
Shady Side vs Columbia, MD
Shady Side and Columbia are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Shady Side: 31/100 · Columbia: 31/100
No gap.
Flood
Shady Side: 34/100 · Columbia: 22/100
Shady Side is 12 points higher.
Wind
Shady Side: 21/100 · Columbia: 21/100
No gap.
Lightning
Shady Side: 38/100 · Columbia: 38/100
No gap.
Tornado
Shady Side: 24/100 · Columbia: 16/100
Shady Side is 8 points higher.
Hail
Shady Side: 8/100 · Columbia: 60/100
Columbia is 52 points higher.
Storm surge
Shady Side: 73/100 · Columbia: 0/100
Shady Side is 73 points higher.