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City vs city
Houma vs Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles currently scores 8 points higher overall than Houma, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Houma: 45/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100
Lake Charles is 8 points higher.
Flood
Houma: 42/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100
Houma is 8 points higher.
Wind
Houma: 57/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100
Houma is 20 points higher.
Lightning
Houma: 76/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100
Lake Charles is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Houma: 15/100 · Lake Charles: 35/100
Lake Charles is 20 points higher.
Hail
Houma: 23/100 · Lake Charles: 70/100
Lake Charles is 47 points higher.
Storm surge
Houma: 97/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100
Lake Charles is 2 points higher.