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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.
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.