City vs city

Fort Polk South vs Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles currently scores 19 points higher overall than Fort Polk South, with the largest gap in storm surge.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Fort Polk South

34/100

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Lake Charles

53/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Fort Polk South: 34/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100

Lake Charles is 19 points higher.

Flood

Fort Polk South: 15/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100

Lake Charles is 19 points higher.

Wind

Fort Polk South: 19/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100

Lake Charles is 18 points higher.

Lightning

Fort Polk South: 87/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100

Fort Polk South is 10 points higher.

Tornado

Fort Polk South: 12/100 · Lake Charles: 36/100

Lake Charles is 24 points higher.

Hail

Fort Polk South: 20/100 · Lake Charles: 68/100

Lake Charles is 48 points higher.

Storm surge

Fort Polk South: 0/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100

Lake Charles is 99 points higher.