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City vs city
Paterson vs Newark, NJ
Newark currently scores 8 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: 31/100 · Newark: 39/100
Newark is 8 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: 32/100 · Newark: 43/100
Newark is 11 points higher.
Storm surge
Paterson: 0/100 · Newark: 95/100
Newark is 95 points higher.