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City vs city

Towson vs Columbia, MD

Towson and Columbia are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in tornado.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Towson

31/100

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Columbia

31/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Towson: 31/100 · Columbia: 31/100

No gap.

Flood

Towson: 19/100 · Columbia: 22/100

Columbia is 3 points higher.

Wind

Towson: 21/100 · Columbia: 21/100

No gap.

Lightning

Towson: 40/100 · Columbia: 38/100

Towson is 2 points higher.

Tornado

Towson: 0/100 · Columbia: 16/100

Columbia is 16 points higher.

Hail

Towson: 45/100 · Columbia: 60/100

Columbia is 15 points higher.

Storm surge

Towson: 0/100 · Columbia: 0/100

No gap.