City vs city
Ponchatoula vs Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles currently scores 1 points higher overall than Ponchatoula, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Ponchatoula: 52/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100
Lake Charles is 1 points higher.
Flood
Ponchatoula: 29/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100
Lake Charles is 5 points higher.
Wind
Ponchatoula: 33/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100
Lake Charles is 4 points higher.
Lightning
Ponchatoula: 100/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100
Ponchatoula is 23 points higher.
Tornado
Ponchatoula: 52/100 · Lake Charles: 36/100
Ponchatoula is 16 points higher.
Hail
Ponchatoula: 21/100 · Lake Charles: 68/100
Lake Charles is 47 points higher.
Storm surge
Ponchatoula: 98/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100
Lake Charles is 1 points higher.