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City vs city
Amherst vs Houston, TX
Houston currently scores 25 points higher overall than Amherst, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Amherst: 42/100 · Houston: 67/100
Houston is 25 points higher.
Flood
Amherst: 0/100 · Houston: 34/100
Houston is 34 points higher.
Wind
Amherst: 15/100 · Houston: 42/100
Houston is 27 points higher.
Lightning
Amherst: 49/100 · Houston: 72/100
Houston is 23 points higher.
Tornado
Amherst: 62/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 38 points higher.
Hail
Amherst: 94/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 6 points higher.
Storm surge
Amherst: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100
Houston is 99 points higher.