City vs city
West Hempstead vs Carmel, NY
West Hempstead currently scores 10 points higher overall than Carmel, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
West Hempstead: 44/100 · Carmel: 34/100
West Hempstead is 10 points higher.
Flood
West Hempstead: 78/100 · Carmel: 41/100
West Hempstead is 37 points higher.
Wind
West Hempstead: 28/100 · Carmel: 22/100
West Hempstead is 6 points higher.
Lightning
West Hempstead: 16/100 · Carmel: 20/100
Carmel is 4 points higher.
Tornado
West Hempstead: 16/100 · Carmel: 32/100
Carmel is 16 points higher.
Hail
West Hempstead: 15/100 · Carmel: 31/100
Carmel is 16 points higher.
Storm surge
West Hempstead: 99/100 · Carmel: 0/100
West Hempstead is 99 points higher.