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City vs city
Salem vs Watertown, SD
Watertown currently scores 7 points higher overall than Salem, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Salem: 43/100 · Watertown: 50/100
Watertown is 7 points higher.
Flood
Salem: 41/100 · Watertown: 79/100
Watertown is 38 points higher.
Wind
Salem: 21/100 · Watertown: 20/100
Salem is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Salem: 57/100 · Watertown: 42/100
Salem is 15 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 16/100 · Watertown: 0/100
Salem is 16 points higher.
Hail
Salem: 100/100 · Watertown: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Salem: 0/100 · Watertown: 0/100
No gap.