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Are climate risk scores accurate?

Climate risk scores are directional, not precise. They model flood, wildfire and severe weather exposure from broad geographic and historical data, so two providers can score the same Saskatoon address differently, and neither score replaces a proper site-specific assessment from the City of Saskatoon or a qualified inspector.

The accuracy problem is resolution. A model built on postal-code or watershed-level data cannot see a specific lot's grading, a nearby drainage improvement or a basement's actual waterproofing, all of which change real risk more than a generic score does.

That does not make the scores useless, since they are a reasonable first flag for insurance shopping or a conversation with a lender, especially on property near the South Saskatchewan River. It does mean the number should prompt a proper home inspection, typically $400 to $600, rather than stand in for one.

Treat a climate risk score as a starting point, not a verdict on a specific property, and confirm anything material with the City of Saskatoon before it changes how you price a home near the river. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.

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