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Morehead City vs Newport, NC
Newport currently scores 5 points higher overall than Morehead City, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Morehead City: 51/100 · Newport: 56/100
Newport is 5 points higher.
Flood
Morehead City: 78/100 · Newport: 76/100
Morehead City is 2 points higher.
Wind
Morehead City: 49/100 · Newport: 47/100
Morehead City is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Morehead City: 37/100 · Newport: 39/100
Newport is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Morehead City: 77/100 · Newport: 42/100
Morehead City is 35 points higher.
Hail
Morehead City: 31/100 · Newport: 59/100
Newport is 28 points higher.
Storm surge
Morehead City: 98/100 · Newport: 98/100
No gap.