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City vs city
Birmingham vs Independence, MO
Birmingham currently scores 8 points higher overall than Independence, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Birmingham: 55/100 · Independence: 47/100
Birmingham is 8 points higher.
Flood
Birmingham: 100/100 · Independence: 50/100
Birmingham is 50 points higher.
Wind
Birmingham: 18/100 · Independence: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Birmingham: 77/100 · Independence: 75/100
Birmingham is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Birmingham: 8/100 · Independence: 16/100
Independence is 8 points higher.
Hail
Birmingham: 100/100 · Independence: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Birmingham: 0/100 · Independence: 0/100
No gap.