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City vs city
Gulf Shores vs Hoover, AL
Gulf Shores currently scores 1 points higher overall than Hoover, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Gulf Shores: 44/100 · Hoover: 43/100
Gulf Shores is 1 points higher.
Flood
Gulf Shores: 24/100 · Hoover: 38/100
Hoover is 14 points higher.
Wind
Gulf Shores: 63/100 · Hoover: 17/100
Gulf Shores is 46 points higher.
Lightning
Gulf Shores: 69/100 · Hoover: 65/100
Gulf Shores is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Gulf Shores: 16/100 · Hoover: 4/100
Gulf Shores is 12 points higher.
Hail
Gulf Shores: 9/100 · Hoover: 100/100
Hoover is 91 points higher.
Storm surge
Gulf Shores: 96/100 · Hoover: 0/100
Gulf Shores is 96 points higher.