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Mertens vs Houston, TX

Houston currently scores 26 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.

Mertens

40/100

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Houston

66/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Mertens: 40/100 · Houston: 66/100

Houston is 26 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: 40/100 · Houston: 100/100

Houston is 60 points higher.

Hail

Mertens: 52/100 · Houston: 100/100

Houston is 48 points higher.

Storm surge

Mertens: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100

Houston is 99 points higher.