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City vs city
Hickory vs Charlotte, NC
Hickory currently scores 2 points higher overall than Charlotte, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Hickory: 49/100 · Charlotte: 47/100
Hickory is 2 points higher.
Flood
Hickory: 29/100 · Charlotte: 34/100
Charlotte is 5 points higher.
Wind
Hickory: 17/100 · Charlotte: 19/100
Charlotte is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Hickory: 46/100 · Charlotte: 43/100
Hickory is 3 points higher.
Tornado
Hickory: 56/100 · Charlotte: 44/100
Hickory is 12 points higher.
Hail
Hickory: 100/100 · Charlotte: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Hickory: 0/100 · Charlotte: 0/100
No gap.