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City vs city
Lake Charles vs Metairie, LA
Metairie currently scores 8 points higher overall than Lake Charles, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Lake Charles: 53/100 · Metairie: 61/100
Metairie is 8 points higher.
Flood
Lake Charles: 34/100 · Metairie: 25/100
Lake Charles is 9 points higher.
Wind
Lake Charles: 37/100 · Metairie: 49/100
Metairie is 12 points higher.
Lightning
Lake Charles: 77/100 · Metairie: 92/100
Metairie is 15 points higher.
Tornado
Lake Charles: 36/100 · Metairie: 64/100
Metairie is 28 points higher.
Hail
Lake Charles: 68/100 · Metairie: 100/100
Metairie is 32 points higher.
Storm surge
Lake Charles: 99/100 · Metairie: 99/100
No gap.