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City vs city
McAllen vs Houston, TX
Houston currently scores 25 points higher overall than McAllen, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
McAllen: 42/100 · Houston: 67/100
Houston is 25 points higher.
Flood
McAllen: 0/100 · Houston: 34/100
Houston is 34 points higher.
Wind
McAllen: 36/100 · Houston: 42/100
Houston is 6 points higher.
Lightning
McAllen: 35/100 · Houston: 72/100
Houston is 37 points higher.
Tornado
McAllen: 27/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 73 points higher.
Hail
McAllen: 100/100 · Houston: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
McAllen: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100
Houston is 99 points higher.