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Powhatan vs New Orleans, LA

New Orleans currently scores 15 points higher overall than Powhatan, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Powhatan

32/100

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New Orleans

47/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Powhatan: 32/100 · New Orleans: 47/100

New Orleans is 15 points higher.

Flood

Powhatan: 36/100 · New Orleans: 30/100

Powhatan is 6 points higher.

Wind

Powhatan: 15/100 · New Orleans: 49/100

New Orleans is 34 points higher.

Lightning

Powhatan: 69/100 · New Orleans: 96/100

New Orleans is 27 points higher.

Tornado

Powhatan: 8/100 · New Orleans: 36/100

New Orleans is 28 points higher.

Hail

Powhatan: 26/100 · New Orleans: 19/100

Powhatan is 7 points higher.

Storm surge

Powhatan: 0/100 · New Orleans: 99/100

New Orleans is 99 points higher.