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City vs city

Houston vs Dallas, TX

Houston currently scores 15 points higher overall than Dallas, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Houston

66/100

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Dallas

51/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Houston: 66/100 · Dallas: 51/100

Houston is 15 points higher.

Flood

Houston: 34/100 · Dallas: 43/100

Dallas is 9 points higher.

Wind

Houston: 42/100 · Dallas: 14/100

Houston is 28 points higher.

Lightning

Houston: 72/100 · Dallas: 57/100

Houston is 15 points higher.

Tornado

Houston: 100/100 · Dallas: 52/100

Houston is 48 points higher.

Hail

Houston: 100/100 · Dallas: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Houston: 99/100 · Dallas: 0/100

Houston is 99 points higher.