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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.

Watertown

50/100

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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.