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City vs city
Galveston vs Houston, TX
Houston currently scores 27 points higher overall than Galveston, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Galveston: 39/100 · Houston: 66/100
Houston is 27 points higher.
Flood
Galveston: 0/100 · Houston: 34/100
Houston is 34 points higher.
Wind
Galveston: 55/100 · Houston: 42/100
Galveston is 13 points higher.
Lightning
Galveston: 51/100 · Houston: 72/100
Houston is 21 points higher.
Tornado
Galveston: 60/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 40 points higher.
Hail
Galveston: 18/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 82 points higher.
Storm surge
Galveston: 97/100 · Houston: 99/100
Houston is 2 points higher.