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City vs city
Highlands vs Waynesville, NC
Waynesville currently scores 2 points higher overall than Highlands, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Highlands: 27/100 · Waynesville: 29/100
Waynesville is 2 points higher.
Flood
Highlands: 0/100 · Waynesville: 32/100
Waynesville is 32 points higher.
Wind
Highlands: 15/100 · Waynesville: 15/100
No gap.
Lightning
Highlands: 46/100 · Waynesville: 41/100
Highlands is 5 points higher.
Tornado
Highlands: 0/100 · Waynesville: 0/100
No gap.
Hail
Highlands: 24/100 · Waynesville: 13/100
Highlands is 11 points higher.
Storm surge
Highlands: 0/100 · Waynesville: 0/100
No gap.