City vs city
Lake Charles vs New Orleans, LA
Lake Charles currently scores 6 points higher overall than New Orleans, 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 · New Orleans: 47/100
Lake Charles is 6 points higher.
Flood
Lake Charles: 34/100 · New Orleans: 30/100
Lake Charles is 4 points higher.
Wind
Lake Charles: 37/100 · New Orleans: 49/100
New Orleans is 12 points higher.
Lightning
Lake Charles: 77/100 · New Orleans: 96/100
New Orleans is 19 points higher.
Tornado
Lake Charles: 36/100 · New Orleans: 36/100
No gap.
Hail
Lake Charles: 68/100 · New Orleans: 19/100
Lake Charles is 49 points higher.
Storm surge
Lake Charles: 99/100 · New Orleans: 99/100
No gap.