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Petal vs Jackson, MS
Petal currently scores 4 points higher overall than Jackson, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Petal: 56/100 · Jackson: 52/100
Petal is 4 points higher.
Flood
Petal: 57/100 · Jackson: 49/100
Petal is 8 points higher.
Wind
Petal: 38/100 · Jackson: 18/100
Petal is 20 points higher.
Lightning
Petal: 89/100 · Jackson: 67/100
Petal is 22 points higher.
Tornado
Petal: 31/100 · Jackson: 54/100
Jackson is 23 points higher.
Hail
Petal: 82/100 · Jackson: 100/100
Jackson is 18 points higher.
Storm surge
Petal: 0/100 · Jackson: 0/100
No gap.