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City vs city

Houston vs Wilmington, DE

Wilmington currently scores 15 points higher overall than Houston, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Houston

23/100

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Wilmington

38/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Houston: 23/100 · Wilmington: 38/100

Wilmington is 15 points higher.

Flood

Houston: 28/100 · Wilmington: 0/100

Houston is 28 points higher.

Wind

Houston: 23/100 · Wilmington: 22/100

Houston is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Houston: 22/100 · Wilmington: 41/100

Wilmington is 19 points higher.

Tornado

Houston: 8/100 · Wilmington: 28/100

Wilmington is 20 points higher.

Hail

Houston: 16/100 · Wilmington: 47/100

Wilmington is 31 points higher.

Storm surge

Houston: 0/100 · Wilmington: 99/100

Wilmington is 99 points higher.