City vs city
Washington vs Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City currently scores 15 points higher overall than Washington, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Washington: 29/100 · Jersey City: 44/100
Jersey City is 15 points higher.
Flood
Washington: 19/100 · Jersey City: 9/100
Washington is 10 points higher.
Wind
Washington: 21/100 · Jersey City: 23/100
Jersey City is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Washington: 22/100 · Jersey City: 19/100
Washington is 3 points higher.
Tornado
Washington: 8/100 · Jersey City: 0/100
Washington is 8 points higher.
Hail
Washington: 25/100 · Jersey City: 46/100
Jersey City is 21 points higher.
Storm surge
Washington: 0/100 · Jersey City: 99/100
Jersey City is 99 points higher.