Richmond vs Houston, TX

Houston currently scores 25 points higher overall than Richmond, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Richmond

41/100

Houston

66/100

Hazard breakdown

Overall

Richmond: 41/100 · Houston: 66/100

Houston is 25 points higher.

Flood

Richmond: 50/100 · Houston: 34/100

Richmond is 16 points higher.

Wind

Richmond: 40/100 · Houston: 42/100

Houston is 2 points higher.

Lightning

Richmond: 68/100 · Houston: 72/100

Houston is 4 points higher.

Tornado

Richmond: 36/100 · Houston: 100/100

Houston is 64 points higher.

Hail

Richmond: 22/100 · Houston: 100/100

Houston is 78 points higher.

Storm surge

Richmond: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100

Houston is 99 points higher.

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