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City vs city
Oak Island vs Raleigh, NC
Oak Island and Raleigh are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Oak Island: 44/100 · Raleigh: 44/100
No gap.
Flood
Oak Island: 37/100 · Raleigh: 30/100
Oak Island is 7 points higher.
Wind
Oak Island: 53/100 · Raleigh: 23/100
Oak Island is 30 points higher.
Lightning
Oak Island: 45/100 · Raleigh: 60/100
Raleigh is 15 points higher.
Tornado
Oak Island: 4/100 · Raleigh: 4/100
No gap.
Hail
Oak Island: 27/100 · Raleigh: 100/100
Raleigh is 73 points higher.
Storm surge
Oak Island: 99/100 · Raleigh: 0/100
Oak Island is 99 points higher.