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City vs city
Birmingham vs Detroit, MI
Birmingham currently scores 3 points higher overall than Detroit, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Birmingham: 37/100 · Detroit: 34/100
Birmingham is 3 points higher.
Flood
Birmingham: 51/100 · Detroit: 44/100
Birmingham is 7 points higher.
Wind
Birmingham: 16/100 · Detroit: 16/100
No gap.
Lightning
Birmingham: 44/100 · Detroit: 42/100
Birmingham is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Birmingham: 0/100 · Detroit: 0/100
No gap.
Hail
Birmingham: 33/100 · Detroit: 20/100
Birmingham is 13 points higher.
Storm surge
Birmingham: 0/100 · Detroit: 0/100
No gap.