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City vs city
Bessemer vs Birmingham, AL
Bessemer currently scores 9 points higher overall than Birmingham, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Bessemer: 56/100 · Birmingham: 47/100
Bessemer is 9 points higher.
Flood
Bessemer: 33/100 · Birmingham: 33/100
No gap.
Wind
Bessemer: 17/100 · Birmingham: 17/100
No gap.
Lightning
Bessemer: 65/100 · Birmingham: 65/100
No gap.
Tornado
Bessemer: 100/100 · Birmingham: 28/100
Bessemer is 72 points higher.
Hail
Bessemer: 94/100 · Birmingham: 100/100
Birmingham is 6 points higher.
Storm surge
Bessemer: 0/100 · Birmingham: 0/100
No gap.