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City vs city
Alpena vs Houghton Lake, MI
Alpena and Houghton Lake are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Alpena: 29/100 · Houghton Lake: 29/100
No gap.
Flood
Alpena: 68/100 · Houghton Lake: 100/100
Houghton Lake is 32 points higher.
Wind
Alpena: 14/100 · Houghton Lake: 14/100
No gap.
Lightning
Alpena: 18/100 · Houghton Lake: 17/100
Alpena is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Alpena: 15/100 · Houghton Lake: 27/100
Houghton Lake is 12 points higher.
Hail
Alpena: 33/100 · Houghton Lake: 8/100
Alpena is 25 points higher.
Storm surge
Alpena: 0/100 · Houghton Lake: 0/100
No gap.