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City vs city
Charleston vs Gulfport, MS
Gulfport currently scores 27 points higher overall than Charleston, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Charleston: 42/100 · Gulfport: 69/100
Gulfport is 27 points higher.
Flood
Charleston: 39/100 · Gulfport: 60/100
Gulfport is 21 points higher.
Wind
Charleston: 15/100 · Gulfport: 64/100
Gulfport is 49 points higher.
Lightning
Charleston: 68/100 · Gulfport: 89/100
Gulfport is 21 points higher.
Tornado
Charleston: 24/100 · Gulfport: 92/100
Gulfport is 68 points higher.
Hail
Charleston: 62/100 · Gulfport: 62/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Charleston: 0/100 · Gulfport: 99/100
Gulfport is 99 points higher.