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City vs city
Port Lavaca vs Bay City, TX
Port Lavaca currently scores 11 points higher overall than Bay City, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Port Lavaca: 51/100 · Bay City: 40/100
Port Lavaca is 11 points higher.
Flood
Port Lavaca: 54/100 · Bay City: 52/100
Port Lavaca is 2 points higher.
Wind
Port Lavaca: 49/100 · Bay City: 49/100
No gap.
Lightning
Port Lavaca: 39/100 · Bay City: 47/100
Bay City is 8 points higher.
Tornado
Port Lavaca: 72/100 · Bay City: 32/100
Port Lavaca is 40 points higher.
Hail
Port Lavaca: 17/100 · Bay City: 30/100
Bay City is 13 points higher.
Storm surge
Port Lavaca: 99/100 · Bay City: 40/100
Port Lavaca is 59 points higher.