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Reading vs Lancaster, PA

Reading currently scores 11 points higher overall than Lancaster, with the largest gap in tornado.

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

Reading

50/100

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Lancaster

39/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Reading: 50/100 · Lancaster: 39/100

Reading is 11 points higher.

Flood

Reading: 78/100 · Lancaster: 62/100

Reading is 16 points higher.

Wind

Reading: 21/100 · Lancaster: 21/100

No gap.

Lightning

Reading: 44/100 · Lancaster: 46/100

Lancaster is 2 points higher.

Tornado

Reading: 32/100 · Lancaster: 8/100

Reading is 24 points higher.

Hail

Reading: 100/100 · Lancaster: 77/100

Reading is 23 points higher.

Storm surge

Reading: 0/100 · Lancaster: 0/100

No gap.