City vs city
Cotton Valley vs Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles currently scores 9 points higher overall than Cotton Valley, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Cotton Valley: 44/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100
Lake Charles is 9 points higher.
Flood
Cotton Valley: 25/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100
Lake Charles is 9 points higher.
Wind
Cotton Valley: 14/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100
Lake Charles is 23 points higher.
Lightning
Cotton Valley: 72/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100
Lake Charles is 5 points higher.
Tornado
Cotton Valley: 32/100 · Lake Charles: 36/100
Lake Charles is 4 points higher.
Hail
Cotton Valley: 100/100 · Lake Charles: 68/100
Cotton Valley is 32 points higher.
Storm surge
Cotton Valley: 0/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100
Lake Charles is 99 points higher.