City vs city
Central vs Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles currently scores 6 points higher overall than Central, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Central: 47/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100
Lake Charles is 6 points higher.
Flood
Central: 35/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100
Central is 1 points higher.
Wind
Central: 29/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100
Lake Charles is 8 points higher.
Lightning
Central: 98/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100
Central is 21 points higher.
Tornado
Central: 44/100 · Lake Charles: 36/100
Central is 8 points higher.
Hail
Central: 45/100 · Lake Charles: 68/100
Lake Charles is 23 points higher.
Storm surge
Central: 0/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100
Lake Charles is 99 points higher.