City vs city
Lake Charles vs Lafayette, LA
Lake Charles currently scores 7 points higher overall than Lafayette, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Lake Charles: 53/100 · Lafayette: 46/100
Lake Charles is 7 points higher.
Flood
Lake Charles: 34/100 · Lafayette: 24/100
Lake Charles is 10 points higher.
Wind
Lake Charles: 37/100 · Lafayette: 39/100
Lafayette is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Lake Charles: 77/100 · Lafayette: 88/100
Lafayette is 11 points higher.
Tornado
Lake Charles: 35/100 · Lafayette: 85/100
Lafayette is 50 points higher.
Hail
Lake Charles: 70/100 · Lafayette: 24/100
Lake Charles is 46 points higher.
Storm surge
Lake Charles: 99/100 · Lafayette: 72/100
Lake Charles is 27 points higher.