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City vs city

Merkel vs Big Spring, TX

Merkel currently scores 7 points higher overall than Big Spring, with the largest gap in tornado.

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

Merkel

49/100

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Big Spring

42/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Merkel: 49/100 · Big Spring: 42/100

Merkel is 7 points higher.

Flood

Merkel: 28/100 · Big Spring: 30/100

Big Spring is 2 points higher.

Wind

Merkel: 15/100 · Big Spring: 14/100

Merkel is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Merkel: 57/100 · Big Spring: 38/100

Merkel is 19 points higher.

Tornado

Merkel: 32/100 · Big Spring: 52/100

Big Spring is 20 points higher.

Hail

Merkel: 100/100 · Big Spring: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Merkel: 0/100 · Big Spring: 0/100

No gap.