City vs city
Valley Park vs Independence, MO
Independence currently scores 5 points higher overall than Valley Park, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Valley Park: 42/100 · Independence: 47/100
Independence is 5 points higher.
Flood
Valley Park: 48/100 · Independence: 50/100
Independence is 2 points higher.
Wind
Valley Park: 16/100 · Independence: 18/100
Independence is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Valley Park: 43/100 · Independence: 75/100
Independence is 32 points higher.
Tornado
Valley Park: 12/100 · Independence: 16/100
Independence is 4 points higher.
Hail
Valley Park: 100/100 · Independence: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Valley Park: 0/100 · Independence: 0/100
No gap.