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City vs city
Houma vs New Orleans, LA
Houma and New Orleans are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Houma: 47/100 · New Orleans: 47/100
No gap.
Flood
Houma: 42/100 · New Orleans: 30/100
Houma is 12 points higher.
Wind
Houma: 57/100 · New Orleans: 49/100
Houma is 8 points higher.
Lightning
Houma: 76/100 · New Orleans: 96/100
New Orleans is 20 points higher.
Tornado
Houma: 16/100 · New Orleans: 36/100
New Orleans is 20 points higher.
Hail
Houma: 24/100 · New Orleans: 19/100
Houma is 5 points higher.
Storm surge
Houma: 97/100 · New Orleans: 99/100
New Orleans is 2 points higher.