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City vs city
Gastonia vs Bessemer City, 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
Gastonia: 48/100 · Bessemer City: 45/100
Gastonia is 3 points higher.
Flood
Gastonia: 42/100 · Bessemer City: 34/100
Gastonia is 8 points higher.
Wind
Gastonia: 18/100 · Bessemer City: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Gastonia: 43/100 · Bessemer City: 43/100
No gap.
Tornado
Gastonia: 23/100 · Bessemer City: 23/100
No gap.
Hail
Gastonia: 100/100 · Bessemer City: 82/100
Gastonia is 18 points higher.
Storm surge
Gastonia: 0/100 · Bessemer City: 0/100
No gap.