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Bessemer City vs Gastonia, NC
Gastonia currently scores 3 points higher overall than Bessemer City, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Bessemer City: 43/100 · Gastonia: 46/100
Gastonia is 3 points higher.
Flood
Bessemer City: 34/100 · Gastonia: 42/100
Gastonia is 8 points higher.
Wind
Bessemer City: 18/100 · Gastonia: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Bessemer City: 43/100 · Gastonia: 43/100
No gap.
Tornado
Bessemer City: 24/100 · Gastonia: 24/100
No gap.
Hail
Bessemer City: 83/100 · Gastonia: 100/100
Gastonia is 17 points higher.
Storm surge
Bessemer City: 0/100 · Gastonia: 0/100
No gap.