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City vs city
Whitney vs Houston, TX
Houston currently scores 10 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: 67/100
Houston is 10 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: 77/100 · Houston: 100/100
Houston is 23 points higher.
Hail
Whitney: 100/100 · Houston: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Whitney: 0/100 · Houston: 99/100
Houston is 99 points higher.