City vs city
Lake Charles vs Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge currently scores 3 points higher overall than Lake Charles, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Lake Charles: 53/100 · Baton Rouge: 56/100
Baton Rouge is 3 points higher.
Flood
Lake Charles: 34/100 · Baton Rouge: 24/100
Lake Charles is 10 points higher.
Wind
Lake Charles: 37/100 · Baton Rouge: 31/100
Lake Charles is 6 points higher.
Lightning
Lake Charles: 77/100 · Baton Rouge: 97/100
Baton Rouge is 20 points higher.
Tornado
Lake Charles: 36/100 · Baton Rouge: 84/100
Baton Rouge is 48 points higher.
Hail
Lake Charles: 68/100 · Baton Rouge: 100/100
Baton Rouge is 32 points higher.
Storm surge
Lake Charles: 99/100 · Baton Rouge: 44/100
Lake Charles is 55 points higher.