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Mertens vs Houston, TX
Houston currently scores 27 points higher overall than Mertens, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Mertens: 40/100 · Houston: 67/100
Houston is 27 points higher.
Flood
Mertens: 34/100 · Houston: 34/100
No gap.
Wind
Mertens: 14/100 · Houston: 42/100
Houston is 28 points higher.
Lightning
Mertens: 60/100 · Houston: 72/100
Houston is 12 points higher.
Tornado
Mertens: 38/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 62 points higher.
Hail
Mertens: 51/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 49 points higher.
Storm surge
Mertens: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100
Houston is 99 points higher.