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City vs city
Odessa vs Houston, TX
Houston currently scores 24 points higher overall than Odessa, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Odessa: 43/100 · Houston: 67/100
Houston is 24 points higher.
Flood
Odessa: 34/100 · Houston: 34/100
No gap.
Wind
Odessa: 14/100 · Houston: 42/100
Houston is 28 points higher.
Lightning
Odessa: 31/100 · Houston: 72/100
Houston is 41 points higher.
Tornado
Odessa: 58/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 42 points higher.
Hail
Odessa: 100/100 · Houston: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Odessa: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100
Houston is 99 points higher.