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City vs city
Birmingham vs Hoover, AL
Birmingham currently scores 4 points higher overall than Hoover, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Birmingham: 47/100 · Hoover: 43/100
Birmingham is 4 points higher.
Flood
Birmingham: 33/100 · Hoover: 38/100
Hoover is 5 points higher.
Wind
Birmingham: 17/100 · Hoover: 17/100
No gap.
Lightning
Birmingham: 65/100 · Hoover: 65/100
No gap.
Tornado
Birmingham: 28/100 · Hoover: 4/100
Birmingham is 24 points higher.
Hail
Birmingham: 100/100 · Hoover: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Birmingham: 0/100 · Hoover: 0/100
No gap.