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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.
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.