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Rapid City vs Watertown, SD
Watertown currently scores 6 points higher overall than Rapid City, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Rapid City: 44/100 · Watertown: 50/100
Watertown is 6 points higher.
Flood
Rapid City: 53/100 · Watertown: 79/100
Watertown is 26 points higher.
Wind
Rapid City: 20/100 · Watertown: 20/100
No gap.
Lightning
Rapid City: 23/100 · Watertown: 42/100
Watertown is 19 points higher.
Tornado
Rapid City: 24/100 · Watertown: 0/100
Rapid City is 24 points higher.
Hail
Rapid City: 100/100 · Watertown: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Rapid City: 0/100 · Watertown: 0/100
No gap.