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City vs city
Opelousas vs Lafayette, LA
Lafayette currently scores 9 points higher overall than Opelousas, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Opelousas: 45/100 · Lafayette: 54/100
Lafayette is 9 points higher.
Flood
Opelousas: 23/100 · Lafayette: 25/100
Lafayette is 2 points higher.
Wind
Opelousas: 27/100 · Lafayette: 36/100
Lafayette is 9 points higher.
Lightning
Opelousas: 97/100 · Lafayette: 91/100
Opelousas is 6 points higher.
Tornado
Opelousas: 32/100 · Lafayette: 84/100
Lafayette is 52 points higher.
Hail
Opelousas: 73/100 · Lafayette: 100/100
Lafayette is 27 points higher.
Storm surge
Opelousas: 64/100 · Lafayette: 69/100
Lafayette is 5 points higher.