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Palmdale vs Lancaster, PA
Lancaster currently scores 6 points higher overall than Palmdale, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Palmdale: 33/100 · Lancaster: 39/100
Lancaster is 6 points higher.
Flood
Palmdale: 60/100 · Lancaster: 62/100
Lancaster is 2 points higher.
Wind
Palmdale: 20/100 · Lancaster: 21/100
Lancaster is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Palmdale: 40/100 · Lancaster: 46/100
Lancaster is 6 points higher.
Tornado
Palmdale: 8/100 · Lancaster: 8/100
No gap.
Hail
Palmdale: 43/100 · Lancaster: 77/100
Lancaster is 34 points higher.
Storm surge
Palmdale: 0/100 · Lancaster: 0/100
No gap.