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Ottawa vs Columbus, OH

Columbus currently scores 7 points higher overall than Ottawa, with the largest gap in hail.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Ottawa

29/100

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Columbus

36/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Ottawa: 29/100 · Columbus: 36/100

Columbus is 7 points higher.

Flood

Ottawa: 62/100 · Columbus: 52/100

Ottawa is 10 points higher.

Wind

Ottawa: 16/100 · Columbus: 16/100

No gap.

Lightning

Ottawa: 50/100 · Columbus: 27/100

Ottawa is 23 points higher.

Tornado

Ottawa: 4/100 · Columbus: 40/100

Columbus is 36 points higher.

Hail

Ottawa: 45/100 · Columbus: 85/100

Columbus is 40 points higher.

Storm surge

Ottawa: 0/100 · Columbus: 0/100

No gap.