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City vs city
Brownsville vs Houston, TX
Houston currently scores 16 points higher overall than Brownsville, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Brownsville: 51/100 · Houston: 67/100
Houston is 16 points higher.
Flood
Brownsville: 46/100 · Houston: 34/100
Brownsville is 12 points higher.
Wind
Brownsville: 49/100 · Houston: 42/100
Brownsville is 7 points higher.
Lightning
Brownsville: 28/100 · Houston: 72/100
Houston is 44 points higher.
Tornado
Brownsville: 27/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 73 points higher.
Hail
Brownsville: 100/100 · Houston: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Brownsville: 72/100 · Houston: 99/100
Houston is 27 points higher.