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City vs city
Grand Rapids vs Detroit, MI
Grand Rapids and Detroit are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Grand Rapids: 34/100 · Detroit: 34/100
No gap.
Flood
Grand Rapids: 51/100 · Detroit: 44/100
Grand Rapids is 7 points higher.
Wind
Grand Rapids: 15/100 · Detroit: 16/100
Detroit is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Grand Rapids: 20/100 · Detroit: 42/100
Detroit is 22 points higher.
Tornado
Grand Rapids: 8/100 · Detroit: 0/100
Grand Rapids is 8 points higher.
Hail
Grand Rapids: 75/100 · Detroit: 20/100
Grand Rapids is 55 points higher.
Storm surge
Grand Rapids: 0/100 · Detroit: 0/100
No gap.