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City vs city
Westwood vs Independence, MO
Independence currently scores 4 points higher overall than Westwood, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Westwood: 43/100 · Independence: 47/100
Independence is 4 points higher.
Flood
Westwood: 33/100 · Independence: 50/100
Independence is 17 points higher.
Wind
Westwood: 16/100 · Independence: 18/100
Independence is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Westwood: 42/100 · Independence: 75/100
Independence is 33 points higher.
Tornado
Westwood: 44/100 · Independence: 16/100
Westwood is 28 points higher.
Hail
Westwood: 100/100 · Independence: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Westwood: 0/100 · Independence: 0/100
No gap.