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City vs city
Mermentau vs Lafayette, LA
Lafayette currently scores 5 points higher overall than Mermentau, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Mermentau: 41/100 · Lafayette: 46/100
Lafayette is 5 points higher.
Flood
Mermentau: 43/100 · Lafayette: 24/100
Mermentau is 19 points higher.
Wind
Mermentau: 40/100 · Lafayette: 39/100
Mermentau is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Mermentau: 83/100 · Lafayette: 88/100
Lafayette is 5 points higher.
Tornado
Mermentau: 8/100 · Lafayette: 85/100
Lafayette is 77 points higher.
Hail
Mermentau: 9/100 · Lafayette: 24/100
Lafayette is 15 points higher.
Storm surge
Mermentau: 96/100 · Lafayette: 72/100
Mermentau is 24 points higher.