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City vs city

Arlington vs Houston, TX

Houston currently scores 24 points higher overall than Arlington, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Arlington

42/100

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Houston

66/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Arlington: 42/100 · Houston: 66/100

Houston is 24 points higher.

Flood

Arlington: 25/100 · Houston: 34/100

Houston is 9 points higher.

Wind

Arlington: 14/100 · Houston: 42/100

Houston is 28 points higher.

Lightning

Arlington: 54/100 · Houston: 72/100

Houston is 18 points higher.

Tornado

Arlington: 16/100 · Houston: 100/100

Houston is 84 points higher.

Hail

Arlington: 100/100 · Houston: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Arlington: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100

Houston is 99 points higher.