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Poydras vs Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles currently scores 4 points higher overall than Poydras, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Poydras: 49/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100
Lake Charles is 4 points higher.
Flood
Poydras: 47/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100
Poydras is 13 points higher.
Wind
Poydras: 54/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100
Poydras is 17 points higher.
Lightning
Poydras: 86/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100
Poydras is 9 points higher.
Tornado
Poydras: 8/100 · Lake Charles: 36/100
Lake Charles is 28 points higher.
Hail
Poydras: 23/100 · Lake Charles: 68/100
Lake Charles is 45 points higher.
Storm surge
Poydras: 99/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100
No gap.