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City vs city
Buffalo vs New York, NY
New York currently scores 13 points higher overall than Buffalo, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Buffalo: 36/100 · New York: 49/100
New York is 13 points higher.
Flood
Buffalo: 26/100 · New York: 50/100
New York is 24 points higher.
Wind
Buffalo: 18/100 · New York: 24/100
New York is 6 points higher.
Lightning
Buffalo: 32/100 · New York: 19/100
Buffalo is 13 points higher.
Tornado
Buffalo: 0/100 · New York: 0/100
No gap.
Hail
Buffalo: 40/100 · New York: 55/100
New York is 15 points higher.
Storm surge
Buffalo: 0/100 · New York: 99/100
New York is 99 points higher.