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City vs city

Fresno vs Houston, TX

Houston currently scores 12 points higher overall than Fresno, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Fresno

54/100

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Houston

66/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Fresno: 54/100 · Houston: 66/100

Houston is 12 points higher.

Flood

Fresno: 34/100 · Houston: 34/100

No gap.

Wind

Fresno: 45/100 · Houston: 42/100

Fresno is 3 points higher.

Lightning

Fresno: 67/100 · Houston: 72/100

Houston is 5 points higher.

Tornado

Fresno: 60/100 · Houston: 100/100

Houston is 40 points higher.

Hail

Fresno: 100/100 · Houston: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Fresno: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100

Houston is 99 points higher.