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Newton vs New Bedford, MA

New Bedford currently scores 7 points higher overall than Newton, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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Newton

31/100

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New Bedford

38/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Newton: 31/100 · New Bedford: 38/100

New Bedford is 7 points higher.

Flood

Newton: 38/100 · New Bedford: 41/100

New Bedford is 3 points higher.

Wind

Newton: 27/100 · New Bedford: 36/100

New Bedford is 9 points higher.

Lightning

Newton: 9/100 · New Bedford: 10/100

New Bedford is 1 points higher.

Tornado

Newton: 8/100 · New Bedford: 4/100

Newton is 4 points higher.

Hail

Newton: 52/100 · New Bedford: 46/100

Newton is 6 points higher.

Storm surge

Newton: 0/100 · New Bedford: 96/100

New Bedford is 96 points higher.