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Zachary vs Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles currently scores 5 points higher overall than Zachary, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Zachary

48/100

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Lake Charles

53/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Zachary: 48/100 · Lake Charles: 53/100

Lake Charles is 5 points higher.

Flood

Zachary: 32/100 · Lake Charles: 34/100

Lake Charles is 2 points higher.

Wind

Zachary: 27/100 · Lake Charles: 37/100

Lake Charles is 10 points higher.

Lightning

Zachary: 99/100 · Lake Charles: 77/100

Zachary is 22 points higher.

Tornado

Zachary: 72/100 · Lake Charles: 36/100

Zachary is 36 points higher.

Hail

Zachary: 31/100 · Lake Charles: 68/100

Lake Charles is 37 points higher.

Storm surge

Zachary: 0/100 · Lake Charles: 99/100

Lake Charles is 99 points higher.