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City vs city

Salem vs Portland, 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

Salem: 24/100 · Portland: 12/100

Salem is 12 points higher.

Flood

Salem: 63/100 · Portland: 0/100

Salem is 63 points higher.

Wind

Salem: 6/100 · Portland: 6/100

No gap.

Lightning

Salem: 0/100 · Portland: 1/100

Portland is 1 points higher.

Tornado

Salem: 4/100 · Portland: 8/100

Portland is 4 points higher.

Hail

Salem: 3/100 · Portland: 4/100

Portland is 1 points higher.

Storm surge

Salem: 0/100 · Portland: 0/100

No gap.