City vs city
Smith Island vs Columbia, MD
Columbia currently scores 4 points higher overall than Smith Island, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Smith Island: 29/100 · Columbia: 33/100
Columbia is 4 points higher.
Flood
Smith Island: 0/100 · Columbia: 22/100
Columbia is 22 points higher.
Wind
Smith Island: 25/100 · Columbia: 21/100
Smith Island is 4 points higher.
Lightning
Smith Island: 31/100 · Columbia: 38/100
Columbia is 7 points higher.
Tornado
Smith Island: 8/100 · Columbia: 15/100
Columbia is 7 points higher.
Hail
Smith Island: 0/100 · Columbia: 58/100
Columbia is 58 points higher.
Storm surge
Smith Island: 81/100 · Columbia: 0/100
Smith Island is 81 points higher.