City vs city

Natchitoches vs Lake Charles, LA

Natchitoches and Lake Charles are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in storm surge.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Natchitoches

53/100

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Lake Charles

53/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Natchitoches: 53/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100

No gap.

Flood

Natchitoches: 30/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100

Lake Charles is 4 points higher.

Wind

Natchitoches: 16/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100

Lake Charles is 21 points higher.

Lightning

Natchitoches: 71/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100

Lake Charles is 6 points higher.

Tornado

Natchitoches: 73/100 · Lake Charles: 35/100

Natchitoches is 38 points higher.

Hail

Natchitoches: 100/100 · Lake Charles: 70/100

Natchitoches is 30 points higher.

Storm surge

Natchitoches: 0/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100

Lake Charles is 99 points higher.