City vs city
New Bedford vs Lowell, MA
New Bedford currently scores 17 points higher overall than Lowell, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
New Bedford: 38/100 · Lowell: 21/100
New Bedford is 17 points higher.
Flood
New Bedford: 41/100 · Lowell: 0/100
New Bedford is 41 points higher.
Wind
New Bedford: 36/100 · Lowell: 24/100
New Bedford is 12 points higher.
Lightning
New Bedford: 10/100 · Lowell: 8/100
New Bedford is 2 points higher.
Tornado
New Bedford: 4/100 · Lowell: 0/100
New Bedford is 4 points higher.
Hail
New Bedford: 46/100 · Lowell: 17/100
New Bedford is 29 points higher.
Storm surge
New Bedford: 96/100 · Lowell: 0/100
New Bedford is 96 points higher.