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City vs city
Independence vs Rochester, MN
Independence currently scores 7 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
Independence: 40/100 · Rochester: 33/100
Independence is 7 points higher.
Flood
Independence: 55/100 · Rochester: 37/100
Independence is 18 points higher.
Wind
Independence: 18/100 · Rochester: 17/100
Independence is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Independence: 25/100 · Rochester: 24/100
Independence is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Independence: 0/100 · Rochester: 20/100
Rochester is 20 points higher.
Hail
Independence: 100/100 · Rochester: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Independence: 0/100 · Rochester: 0/100
No gap.