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City vs city
Memphis vs Houston, TX
Houston currently scores 23 points higher overall than Memphis, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Memphis: 43/100 · Houston: 66/100
Houston is 23 points higher.
Flood
Memphis: 0/100 · Houston: 34/100
Houston is 34 points higher.
Wind
Memphis: 17/100 · Houston: 42/100
Houston is 25 points higher.
Lightning
Memphis: 54/100 · Houston: 72/100
Houston is 18 points higher.
Tornado
Memphis: 48/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 52 points higher.
Hail
Memphis: 100/100 · Houston: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Memphis: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100
Houston is 99 points higher.