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Taft vs Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles currently scores 14 points higher overall than Taft, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Taft: 39/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100
Lake Charles is 14 points higher.
Flood
Taft: 0/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100
Lake Charles is 34 points higher.
Wind
Taft: 46/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100
Taft is 9 points higher.
Lightning
Taft: 93/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100
Taft is 16 points higher.
Tornado
Taft: 27/100 · Lake Charles: 35/100
Lake Charles is 8 points higher.
Hail
Taft: 22/100 · Lake Charles: 70/100
Lake Charles is 48 points higher.
Storm surge
Taft: 99/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100
No gap.