City vs city
Baton Rouge vs Lake Charles, LA
Baton Rouge currently scores 3 points higher overall than Lake Charles, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Baton Rouge: 56/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100
Baton Rouge is 3 points higher.
Flood
Baton Rouge: 24/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100
Lake Charles is 10 points higher.
Wind
Baton Rouge: 31/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100
Lake Charles is 6 points higher.
Lightning
Baton Rouge: 97/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100
Baton Rouge is 20 points higher.
Tornado
Baton Rouge: 84/100 · Lake Charles: 36/100
Baton Rouge is 48 points higher.
Hail
Baton Rouge: 100/100 · Lake Charles: 68/100
Baton Rouge is 32 points higher.
Storm surge
Baton Rouge: 44/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100
Lake Charles is 55 points higher.