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City vs city
Central vs New Orleans, LA
Central and New Orleans are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Central: 47/100 · New Orleans: 47/100
No gap.
Flood
Central: 35/100 · New Orleans: 30/100
Central is 5 points higher.
Wind
Central: 29/100 · New Orleans: 49/100
New Orleans is 20 points higher.
Lightning
Central: 98/100 · New Orleans: 96/100
Central is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Central: 44/100 · New Orleans: 36/100
Central is 8 points higher.
Hail
Central: 45/100 · New Orleans: 19/100
Central is 26 points higher.
Storm surge
Central: 0/100 · New Orleans: 99/100
New Orleans is 99 points higher.