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City vs city
Gainesville vs Houston, TX
Houston currently scores 10 points higher overall than Gainesville, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Gainesville: 56/100 · Houston: 66/100
Houston is 10 points higher.
Flood
Gainesville: 34/100 · Houston: 34/100
No gap.
Wind
Gainesville: 15/100 · Houston: 42/100
Houston is 27 points higher.
Lightning
Gainesville: 60/100 · Houston: 72/100
Houston is 12 points higher.
Tornado
Gainesville: 92/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 8 points higher.
Hail
Gainesville: 100/100 · Houston: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Gainesville: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100
Houston is 99 points higher.