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City vs city

Watertown vs Independence, MN

Independence currently scores 5 points higher overall than Watertown, with the largest gap in flood.

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

Watertown

35/100

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Independence

40/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Watertown: 35/100 · Independence: 40/100

Independence is 5 points higher.

Flood

Watertown: 42/100 · Independence: 55/100

Independence is 13 points higher.

Wind

Watertown: 18/100 · Independence: 18/100

No gap.

Lightning

Watertown: 24/100 · Independence: 25/100

Independence is 1 points higher.

Tornado

Watertown: 12/100 · Independence: 0/100

Watertown is 12 points higher.

Hail

Watertown: 100/100 · Independence: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Watertown: 0/100 · Independence: 0/100

No gap.