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City vs city
Salem vs Parkersburg, WV
Parkersburg currently scores 10 points higher overall than Salem, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Salem: 31/100 · Parkersburg: 41/100
Parkersburg is 10 points higher.
Flood
Salem: 53/100 · Parkersburg: 70/100
Parkersburg is 17 points higher.
Wind
Salem: 17/100 · Parkersburg: 16/100
Salem is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Salem: 27/100 · Parkersburg: 40/100
Parkersburg is 13 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 0/100 · Parkersburg: 8/100
Parkersburg is 8 points higher.
Hail
Salem: 18/100 · Parkersburg: 100/100
Parkersburg is 82 points higher.
Storm surge
Salem: 0/100 · Parkersburg: 0/100
No gap.