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City vs city
Opelousas vs Lafayette, LA
Lafayette currently scores 1 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: 46/100
Lafayette is 1 points higher.
Flood
Opelousas: 23/100 · Lafayette: 24/100
Lafayette is 1 points higher.
Wind
Opelousas: 27/100 · Lafayette: 39/100
Lafayette is 12 points higher.
Lightning
Opelousas: 97/100 · Lafayette: 88/100
Opelousas is 9 points higher.
Tornado
Opelousas: 31/100 · Lafayette: 85/100
Lafayette is 54 points higher.
Hail
Opelousas: 72/100 · Lafayette: 24/100
Opelousas is 48 points higher.
Storm surge
Opelousas: 64/100 · Lafayette: 72/100
Lafayette is 8 points higher.