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City vs city
Ruston vs New Orleans, LA
Ruston and New Orleans are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Ruston: 47/100 · New Orleans: 47/100
No gap.
Flood
Ruston: 18/100 · New Orleans: 30/100
New Orleans is 12 points higher.
Wind
Ruston: 14/100 · New Orleans: 49/100
New Orleans is 35 points higher.
Lightning
Ruston: 70/100 · New Orleans: 96/100
New Orleans is 26 points higher.
Tornado
Ruston: 62/100 · New Orleans: 35/100
Ruston is 27 points higher.
Hail
Ruston: 100/100 · New Orleans: 18/100
Ruston is 82 points higher.
Storm surge
Ruston: 0/100 · New Orleans: 99/100
New Orleans is 99 points higher.