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City vs city
Forest Lake vs Rochester, MN
Forest Lake currently scores 11 points higher overall than Rochester, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Forest Lake: 44/100 · Rochester: 33/100
Forest Lake is 11 points higher.
Flood
Forest Lake: 58/100 · Rochester: 37/100
Forest Lake is 21 points higher.
Wind
Forest Lake: 17/100 · Rochester: 17/100
No gap.
Lightning
Forest Lake: 30/100 · Rochester: 24/100
Forest Lake is 6 points higher.
Tornado
Forest Lake: 48/100 · Rochester: 20/100
Forest Lake is 28 points higher.
Hail
Forest Lake: 100/100 · Rochester: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Forest Lake: 0/100 · Rochester: 0/100
No gap.