City vs city
Worcester vs New Bedford, 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
Worcester: 34/100 · New Bedford: 38/100
New Bedford is 4 points higher.
Flood
Worcester: 39/100 · New Bedford: 41/100
New Bedford is 2 points higher.
Wind
Worcester: 25/100 · New Bedford: 36/100
New Bedford is 11 points higher.
Lightning
Worcester: 8/100 · New Bedford: 10/100
New Bedford is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Worcester: 8/100 · New Bedford: 4/100
Worcester is 4 points higher.
Hail
Worcester: 80/100 · New Bedford: 46/100
Worcester is 34 points higher.
Storm surge
Worcester: 0/100 · New Bedford: 96/100
New Bedford is 96 points higher.