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City vs city
Gardendale vs Hoover, AL
Gardendale 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
Gardendale: 49/100 · Hoover: 45/100
Gardendale is 4 points higher.
Flood
Gardendale: 31/100 · Hoover: 38/100
Hoover is 7 points higher.
Wind
Gardendale: 17/100 · Hoover: 17/100
No gap.
Lightning
Gardendale: 68/100 · Hoover: 65/100
Gardendale is 3 points higher.
Tornado
Gardendale: 46/100 · Hoover: 4/100
Gardendale is 42 points higher.
Hail
Gardendale: 87/100 · Hoover: 100/100
Hoover is 13 points higher.
Storm surge
Gardendale: 0/100 · Hoover: 0/100
No gap.