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City vs city
Ellensburg vs Yakima, WA
Ellensburg currently scores 3 points higher overall than Yakima, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Ellensburg: 23/100 · Yakima: 20/100
Ellensburg is 3 points higher.
Flood
Ellensburg: 38/100 · Yakima: 45/100
Yakima is 7 points higher.
Wind
Ellensburg: 8/100 · Yakima: 8/100
No gap.
Lightning
Ellensburg: 1/100 · Yakima: 1/100
No gap.
Tornado
Ellensburg: 0/100 · Yakima: 4/100
Yakima is 4 points higher.
Hail
Ellensburg: 0/100 · Yakima: 5/100
Yakima is 5 points higher.
Storm surge
Ellensburg: 0/100 · Yakima: 0/100
No gap.