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Richmond vs Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles currently scores 17 points higher overall than Richmond, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Richmond

36/100

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Lake Charles

53/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Richmond: 36/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100

Lake Charles is 17 points higher.

Flood

Richmond: 0/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100

Lake Charles is 34 points higher.

Wind

Richmond: 16/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100

Lake Charles is 21 points higher.

Lightning

Richmond: 80/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100

Richmond is 3 points higher.

Tornado

Richmond: 88/100 · Lake Charles: 36/100

Richmond is 52 points higher.

Hail

Richmond: 39/100 · Lake Charles: 68/100

Lake Charles is 29 points higher.

Storm surge

Richmond: 0/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100

Lake Charles is 99 points higher.