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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.
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.
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