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Birch Bay vs Tacoma, WA
Tacoma currently scores 4 points higher overall than Birch Bay, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Birch Bay: 19/100 · Tacoma: 23/100
Tacoma is 4 points higher.
Flood
Birch Bay: 33/100 · Tacoma: 54/100
Tacoma is 21 points higher.
Wind
Birch Bay: 7/100 · Tacoma: 7/100
No gap.
Lightning
Birch Bay: 1/100 · Tacoma: 2/100
Tacoma is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Birch Bay: 0/100 · Tacoma: 12/100
Tacoma is 12 points higher.
Hail
Birch Bay: 0/100 · Tacoma: 0/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Birch Bay: 0/100 · Tacoma: 0/100
No gap.