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City vs city
Whitney vs Houston, TX
Houston currently scores 9 points higher overall than Whitney, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Whitney: 57/100 · Houston: 66/100
Houston is 9 points higher.
Flood
Whitney: 61/100 · Houston: 34/100
Whitney is 27 points higher.
Wind
Whitney: 14/100 · Houston: 42/100
Houston is 28 points higher.
Lightning
Whitney: 57/100 · Houston: 72/100
Houston is 15 points higher.
Tornado
Whitney: 80/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 20 points higher.
Hail
Whitney: 100/100 · Houston: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Whitney: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100
Houston is 99 points higher.