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Surf City vs Durham, NC
Surf City currently scores 3 points higher overall than Durham, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Surf City: 45/100 · Durham: 42/100
Surf City is 3 points higher.
Flood
Surf City: 53/100 · Durham: 36/100
Surf City is 17 points higher.
Wind
Surf City: 50/100 · Durham: 22/100
Surf City is 28 points higher.
Lightning
Surf City: 44/100 · Durham: 56/100
Durham is 12 points higher.
Tornado
Surf City: 20/100 · Durham: 24/100
Durham is 4 points higher.
Hail
Surf City: 10/100 · Durham: 71/100
Durham is 61 points higher.
Storm surge
Surf City: 99/100 · Durham: 0/100
Surf City is 99 points higher.