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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.

Galveston

39/100

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Austin

46/100

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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.