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City vs city
Salem vs New Bedford, MA
Salem currently scores 1 points higher overall than New Bedford, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Salem: 39/100 · New Bedford: 38/100
Salem is 1 points higher.
Flood
Salem: 31/100 · New Bedford: 41/100
New Bedford is 10 points higher.
Wind
Salem: 26/100 · New Bedford: 36/100
New Bedford is 10 points higher.
Lightning
Salem: 9/100 · New Bedford: 10/100
New Bedford is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 16/100 · New Bedford: 4/100
Salem is 12 points higher.
Hail
Salem: 66/100 · New Bedford: 46/100
Salem is 20 points higher.
Storm surge
Salem: 98/100 · New Bedford: 96/100
Salem is 2 points higher.