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City vs city
Galveston vs Austin, TX
Austin currently scores 7 points higher overall than Galveston, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Galveston: 39/100 · Austin: 46/100
Austin is 7 points higher.
Flood
Galveston: 0/100 · Austin: 28/100
Austin is 28 points higher.
Wind
Galveston: 55/100 · Austin: 16/100
Galveston is 39 points higher.
Lightning
Galveston: 51/100 · Austin: 40/100
Galveston is 11 points higher.
Tornado
Galveston: 60/100 · Austin: 52/100
Galveston is 8 points higher.
Hail
Galveston: 18/100 · Austin: 100/100
Austin is 82 points higher.
Storm surge
Galveston: 97/100 · Austin: 0/100
Galveston is 97 points higher.