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City vs city

Waco vs Houston, TX

Houston currently scores 10 points higher overall than Waco, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Houston

66/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Waco: 56/100 · Houston: 66/100

Houston is 10 points higher.

Flood

Waco: 36/100 · Houston: 34/100

Waco is 2 points higher.

Wind

Waco: 15/100 · Houston: 42/100

Houston is 27 points higher.

Lightning

Waco: 54/100 · Houston: 72/100

Houston is 18 points higher.

Tornado

Waco: 100/100 · Houston: 100/100

No gap.

Hail

Waco: 100/100 · Houston: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Waco: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100

Houston is 99 points higher.