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City vs city
Wilkes-Barre vs Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre currently scores 1 points higher overall than Scranton, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Wilkes-Barre: 40/100 · Scranton: 39/100
Wilkes-Barre is 1 points higher.
Flood
Wilkes-Barre: 72/100 · Scranton: 68/100
Wilkes-Barre is 4 points higher.
Wind
Wilkes-Barre: 20/100 · Scranton: 20/100
No gap.
Lightning
Wilkes-Barre: 24/100 · Scranton: 20/100
Wilkes-Barre is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Wilkes-Barre: 15/100 · Scranton: 4/100
Wilkes-Barre is 11 points higher.
Hail
Wilkes-Barre: 53/100 · Scranton: 74/100
Scranton is 21 points higher.
Storm surge
Wilkes-Barre: 0/100 · Scranton: 0/100
No gap.