Miami vs Houston, TX

Houston currently scores 22 points higher overall than Miami, with the largest gap in storm surge.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Miami

44/100

Houston

66/100

Hazard breakdown

Overall

Miami: 44/100 · Houston: 66/100

Houston is 22 points higher.

Flood

Miami: 3/100 · Houston: 34/100

Houston is 31 points higher.

Wind

Miami: 18/100 · Houston: 42/100

Houston is 24 points higher.

Lightning

Miami: 54/100 · Houston: 72/100

Houston is 18 points higher.

Tornado

Miami: 44/100 · Houston: 100/100

Houston is 56 points higher.

Hail

Miami: 100/100 · Houston: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Miami: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100

Houston is 99 points higher.

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