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City vs city
Yakima vs Tacoma, WA
Tacoma 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
Yakima: 20/100 · Tacoma: 23/100
Tacoma is 3 points higher.
Flood
Yakima: 45/100 · Tacoma: 54/100
Tacoma is 9 points higher.
Wind
Yakima: 8/100 · Tacoma: 7/100
Yakima is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Yakima: 1/100 · Tacoma: 2/100
Tacoma is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Yakima: 4/100 · Tacoma: 12/100
Tacoma is 8 points higher.
Hail
Yakima: 5/100 · Tacoma: 0/100
Yakima is 5 points higher.
Storm surge
Yakima: 0/100 · Tacoma: 0/100
No gap.