City vs city
New Bedford vs Worcester, MA
New Bedford currently scores 4 points higher overall than Worcester, 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 · Worcester: 34/100
New Bedford is 4 points higher.
Flood
New Bedford: 41/100 · Worcester: 39/100
New Bedford is 2 points higher.
Wind
New Bedford: 36/100 · Worcester: 25/100
New Bedford is 11 points higher.
Lightning
New Bedford: 10/100 · Worcester: 8/100
New Bedford is 2 points higher.
Tornado
New Bedford: 4/100 · Worcester: 8/100
Worcester is 4 points higher.
Hail
New Bedford: 46/100 · Worcester: 80/100
Worcester is 34 points higher.
Storm surge
New Bedford: 96/100 · Worcester: 0/100
New Bedford is 96 points higher.