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City vs city

Amherst vs Big Spring, TX

Amherst and Big Spring are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in flood.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Amherst

42/100

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Big Spring

42/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Amherst: 42/100 · Big Spring: 42/100

No gap.

Flood

Amherst: 0/100 · Big Spring: 30/100

Big Spring is 30 points higher.

Wind

Amherst: 15/100 · Big Spring: 14/100

Amherst is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Amherst: 49/100 · Big Spring: 38/100

Amherst is 11 points higher.

Tornado

Amherst: 64/100 · Big Spring: 52/100

Amherst is 12 points higher.

Hail

Amherst: 95/100 · Big Spring: 100/100

Big Spring is 5 points higher.

Storm surge

Amherst: 0/100 · Big Spring: 0/100

No gap.