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City vs city
Chester vs Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg currently scores 6 points higher overall than Chester, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Chester: 42/100 · Harrisburg: 48/100
Harrisburg is 6 points higher.
Flood
Chester: 63/100 · Harrisburg: 98/100
Harrisburg is 35 points higher.
Wind
Chester: 22/100 · Harrisburg: 20/100
Chester is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Chester: 39/100 · Harrisburg: 38/100
Chester is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Chester: 4/100 · Harrisburg: 40/100
Harrisburg is 36 points higher.
Hail
Chester: 35/100 · Harrisburg: 73/100
Harrisburg is 38 points higher.
Storm surge
Chester: 98/100 · Harrisburg: 0/100
Chester is 98 points higher.