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Lowell vs New Bedford, MA

New Bedford currently scores 17 points higher overall than Lowell, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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Lowell

21/100

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New Bedford

38/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Lowell: 21/100 · New Bedford: 38/100

New Bedford is 17 points higher.

Flood

Lowell: 0/100 · New Bedford: 41/100

New Bedford is 41 points higher.

Wind

Lowell: 24/100 · New Bedford: 36/100

New Bedford is 12 points higher.

Lightning

Lowell: 8/100 · New Bedford: 10/100

New Bedford is 2 points higher.

Tornado

Lowell: 0/100 · New Bedford: 4/100

New Bedford is 4 points higher.

Hail

Lowell: 17/100 · New Bedford: 46/100

New Bedford is 29 points higher.

Storm surge

Lowell: 0/100 · New Bedford: 96/100

New Bedford is 96 points higher.