City vs state
How does Newton compare with MS?
Newton is most below the MS reference in tornado (58 points lower).
Use this page to compare city-level risk against the statewide reference for relocation and planning. The benchmark is p85-based state reference, not an arithmetic average. Missing coverage is unavailable, not zero risk.
Score comparison
Overall
Newton
47/100
MS
65/100
18 points below state reference.
Flood
Newton
51/100
MS
66/100
15 points below state reference.
Wind
Newton
22/100
MS
23/100
1 points below state reference.
Lightning
Newton
69/100
MS
90/100
21 points below state reference.
Tornado
Newton
23/100
MS
81/100
58 points below state reference.
Hail
Newton
85/100
MS
100/100
15 points below state reference.
Storm surge
Newton
Unavailable
MS
0/100
City score unavailable; no comparison.
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