City vs city
New Orleans vs Lake Charles, 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
New Orleans: 47/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100
Lake Charles is 6 points higher.
Flood
New Orleans: 30/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100
Lake Charles is 4 points higher.
Wind
New Orleans: 49/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100
New Orleans is 12 points higher.
Lightning
New Orleans: 96/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100
New Orleans is 19 points higher.
Tornado
New Orleans: 35/100 · Lake Charles: 35/100
No gap.
Hail
New Orleans: 18/100 · Lake Charles: 70/100
Lake Charles is 52 points higher.
Storm surge
New Orleans: 99/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100
No gap.