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City vs city
Detroit vs Houston, TX
Houston currently scores 23 points higher overall than Detroit, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Detroit: 43/100 · Houston: 66/100
Houston is 23 points higher.
Flood
Detroit: 0/100 · Houston: 34/100
Houston is 34 points higher.
Wind
Detroit: 14/100 · Houston: 42/100
Houston is 28 points higher.
Lightning
Detroit: 74/100 · Houston: 72/100
Detroit is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Detroit: 64/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 36 points higher.
Hail
Detroit: 67/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 33 points higher.
Storm surge
Detroit: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100
Houston is 99 points higher.