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Hester vs Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles currently scores 8 points higher overall than Hester, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Hester: 45/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100
Lake Charles is 8 points higher.
Flood
Hester: 38/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100
Hester is 4 points higher.
Wind
Hester: 42/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100
Hester is 5 points higher.
Lightning
Hester: 95/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100
Hester is 18 points higher.
Tornado
Hester: 23/100 · Lake Charles: 35/100
Lake Charles is 12 points higher.
Hail
Hester: 5/100 · Lake Charles: 70/100
Lake Charles is 65 points higher.
Storm surge
Hester: 99/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100
No gap.