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City vs city
Somerville vs New Bedford, MA
Somerville and New Bedford are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Somerville: 38/100 · New Bedford: 38/100
No gap.
Flood
Somerville: 30/100 · New Bedford: 41/100
New Bedford is 11 points higher.
Wind
Somerville: 27/100 · New Bedford: 36/100
New Bedford is 9 points higher.
Lightning
Somerville: 10/100 · New Bedford: 10/100
No gap.
Tornado
Somerville: 8/100 · New Bedford: 4/100
Somerville is 4 points higher.
Hail
Somerville: 59/100 · New Bedford: 46/100
Somerville is 13 points higher.
Storm surge
Somerville: 82/100 · New Bedford: 96/100
New Bedford is 14 points higher.