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City vs city
West Laurel vs Columbia, MD
West Laurel currently scores 2 points higher overall than Columbia, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
West Laurel: 35/100 · Columbia: 33/100
West Laurel is 2 points higher.
Flood
West Laurel: 24/100 · Columbia: 22/100
West Laurel is 2 points higher.
Wind
West Laurel: 21/100 · Columbia: 21/100
No gap.
Lightning
West Laurel: 39/100 · Columbia: 38/100
West Laurel is 1 points higher.
Tornado
West Laurel: 19/100 · Columbia: 15/100
West Laurel is 4 points higher.
Hail
West Laurel: 58/100 · Columbia: 58/100
No gap.
Storm surge
West Laurel: 0/100 · Columbia: 0/100
No gap.