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Charlotte vs Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem currently scores 3 points higher overall than Charlotte, with the largest gap in tornado.

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

Charlotte

47/100

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Winston-Salem

50/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Charlotte: 47/100 · Winston-Salem: 50/100

Winston-Salem is 3 points higher.

Flood

Charlotte: 34/100 · Winston-Salem: 35/100

Winston-Salem is 1 points higher.

Wind

Charlotte: 19/100 · Winston-Salem: 18/100

Charlotte is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Charlotte: 43/100 · Winston-Salem: 41/100

Charlotte is 2 points higher.

Tornado

Charlotte: 44/100 · Winston-Salem: 84/100

Winston-Salem is 40 points higher.

Hail

Charlotte: 100/100 · Winston-Salem: 78/100

Charlotte is 22 points higher.

Storm surge

Charlotte: 0/100 · Winston-Salem: 0/100

No gap.