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Elgin vs Houston, TX

Houston currently scores 21 points higher overall than Elgin, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Houston

66/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Elgin: 45/100 · Houston: 66/100

Houston is 21 points higher.

Flood

Elgin: 31/100 · Houston: 34/100

Houston is 3 points higher.

Wind

Elgin: 18/100 · Houston: 42/100

Houston is 24 points higher.

Lightning

Elgin: 42/100 · Houston: 72/100

Houston is 30 points higher.

Tornado

Elgin: 40/100 · Houston: 100/100

Houston is 60 points higher.

Hail

Elgin: 100/100 · Houston: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Elgin: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100

Houston is 99 points higher.