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City vs city
Platte Woods vs Independence, MO
Platte Woods currently scores 7 points higher overall than Independence, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Platte Woods: 55/100 · Independence: 48/100
Platte Woods is 7 points higher.
Flood
Platte Woods: 100/100 · Independence: 50/100
Platte Woods is 50 points higher.
Wind
Platte Woods: 18/100 · Independence: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Platte Woods: 78/100 · Independence: 75/100
Platte Woods is 3 points higher.
Tornado
Platte Woods: 15/100 · Independence: 23/100
Independence is 8 points higher.
Hail
Platte Woods: 100/100 · Independence: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Platte Woods: 0/100 · Independence: 0/100
No gap.