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City vs city
Buffalo vs Rochester, MN
Buffalo currently scores 3 points higher overall than Rochester, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Buffalo: 36/100 · Rochester: 33/100
Buffalo is 3 points higher.
Flood
Buffalo: 47/100 · Rochester: 37/100
Buffalo is 10 points higher.
Wind
Buffalo: 18/100 · Rochester: 17/100
Buffalo is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Buffalo: 24/100 · Rochester: 24/100
No gap.
Tornado
Buffalo: 16/100 · Rochester: 20/100
Rochester is 4 points higher.
Hail
Buffalo: 100/100 · Rochester: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Buffalo: 0/100 · Rochester: 0/100
No gap.