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Portland vs Salem, OR

Salem currently scores 12 points higher overall than Portland, with the largest gap in flood.

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

Portland

12/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Portland: 12/100 · Salem: 24/100

Salem is 12 points higher.

Flood

Portland: 0/100 · Salem: 63/100

Salem is 63 points higher.

Wind

Portland: 6/100 · Salem: 6/100

No gap.

Lightning

Portland: 1/100 · Salem: 0/100

Portland is 1 points higher.

Tornado

Portland: 8/100 · Salem: 4/100

Portland is 4 points higher.

Hail

Portland: 4/100 · Salem: 3/100

Portland is 1 points higher.

Storm surge

Portland: 0/100 · Salem: 0/100

No gap.