Memphis vs Houston, TX

Houston currently scores 26 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.

Memphis

41/100

Houston

67/100

Hazard breakdown

Overall

Memphis: 41/100 · Houston: 67/100

Houston is 26 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: 46/100 · Houston: 100/100

Houston is 54 points higher.

Hail

Memphis: 100/100 · Houston: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Memphis: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100

Houston is 99 points higher.

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