City vs city
Empire vs Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles currently scores 10 points higher overall than Empire, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Empire: 43/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100
Lake Charles is 10 points higher.
Flood
Empire: 49/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100
Empire is 15 points higher.
Wind
Empire: 65/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100
Empire is 28 points higher.
Lightning
Empire: 67/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100
Lake Charles is 10 points higher.
Tornado
Empire: 24/100 · Lake Charles: 36/100
Lake Charles is 12 points higher.
Hail
Empire: 8/100 · Lake Charles: 68/100
Lake Charles is 60 points higher.
Storm surge
Empire: 98/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100
Lake Charles is 1 points higher.