City vs city
Branch vs Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles currently scores 15 points higher overall than Branch, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Branch: 38/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100
Lake Charles is 15 points higher.
Flood
Branch: 22/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100
Lake Charles is 12 points higher.
Wind
Branch: 34/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100
Lake Charles is 3 points higher.
Lightning
Branch: 93/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100
Branch is 16 points higher.
Tornado
Branch: 28/100 · Lake Charles: 36/100
Lake Charles is 8 points higher.
Hail
Branch: 31/100 · Lake Charles: 68/100
Lake Charles is 37 points higher.
Storm surge
Branch: 50/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100
Lake Charles is 49 points higher.