City vs city
Independence vs New Orleans, LA
New Orleans currently scores 6 points higher overall than Independence, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Independence: 41/100 · New Orleans: 47/100
New Orleans is 6 points higher.
Flood
Independence: 34/100 · New Orleans: 30/100
Independence is 4 points higher.
Wind
Independence: 29/100 · New Orleans: 49/100
New Orleans is 20 points higher.
Lightning
Independence: 100/100 · New Orleans: 96/100
Independence is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Independence: 4/100 · New Orleans: 36/100
New Orleans is 32 points higher.
Hail
Independence: 22/100 · New Orleans: 19/100
Independence is 3 points higher.
Storm surge
Independence: 0/100 · New Orleans: 99/100
New Orleans is 99 points higher.