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City vs city
Paterson vs Newark, NJ
Newark currently scores 10 points higher overall than Paterson, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Paterson: 32/100 · Newark: 42/100
Newark is 10 points higher.
Flood
Paterson: 0/100 · Newark: 0/100
No gap.
Wind
Paterson: 22/100 · Newark: 22/100
No gap.
Lightning
Paterson: 21/100 · Newark: 19/100
Paterson is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Paterson: 0/100 · Newark: 0/100
No gap.
Hail
Paterson: 31/100 · Newark: 42/100
Newark is 11 points higher.
Storm surge
Paterson: 0/100 · Newark: 95/100
Newark is 95 points higher.