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City vs city

Dallas vs Houston, TX

Houston currently scores 15 points higher overall than Dallas, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Dallas

51/100

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Houston

66/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Dallas: 51/100 · Houston: 66/100

Houston is 15 points higher.

Flood

Dallas: 43/100 · Houston: 34/100

Dallas is 9 points higher.

Wind

Dallas: 14/100 · Houston: 42/100

Houston is 28 points higher.

Lightning

Dallas: 57/100 · Houston: 72/100

Houston is 15 points higher.

Tornado

Dallas: 52/100 · Houston: 100/100

Houston is 48 points higher.

Hail

Dallas: 100/100 · Houston: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Dallas: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100

Houston is 99 points higher.