Houston vs Austin, TX

Houston currently scores 20 points higher overall than Austin, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Houston

66/100

Austin

46/100

Hazard breakdown

Overall

Houston: 66/100 · Austin: 46/100

Houston is 20 points higher.

Flood

Houston: 34/100 · Austin: 28/100

Houston is 6 points higher.

Wind

Houston: 42/100 · Austin: 16/100

Houston is 26 points higher.

Lightning

Houston: 72/100 · Austin: 40/100

Houston is 32 points higher.

Tornado

Houston: 100/100 · Austin: 52/100

Houston is 48 points higher.

Hail

Houston: 100/100 · Austin: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Houston: 99/100 · Austin: 0/100

Houston is 99 points higher.

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