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City vs city
Wilkes-Barre vs Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg currently scores 10 points higher overall than Wilkes-Barre, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Wilkes-Barre: 40/100 · Harrisburg: 50/100
Harrisburg is 10 points higher.
Flood
Wilkes-Barre: 72/100 · Harrisburg: 98/100
Harrisburg is 26 points higher.
Wind
Wilkes-Barre: 20/100 · Harrisburg: 20/100
No gap.
Lightning
Wilkes-Barre: 24/100 · Harrisburg: 38/100
Harrisburg is 14 points higher.
Tornado
Wilkes-Barre: 15/100 · Harrisburg: 38/100
Harrisburg is 23 points higher.
Hail
Wilkes-Barre: 53/100 · Harrisburg: 72/100
Harrisburg is 19 points higher.
Storm surge
Wilkes-Barre: 0/100 · Harrisburg: 0/100
No gap.