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City vs city

Columbus vs Houston, TX

Houston currently scores 23 points higher overall than Columbus, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Columbus

43/100

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Houston

66/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Columbus: 43/100 · Houston: 66/100

Houston is 23 points higher.

Flood

Columbus: 49/100 · Houston: 34/100

Columbus is 15 points higher.

Wind

Columbus: 28/100 · Houston: 42/100

Houston is 14 points higher.

Lightning

Columbus: 58/100 · Houston: 72/100

Houston is 14 points higher.

Tornado

Columbus: 8/100 · Houston: 100/100

Houston is 92 points higher.

Hail

Columbus: 97/100 · Houston: 100/100

Houston is 3 points higher.

Storm surge

Columbus: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100

Houston is 99 points higher.