City vs city
Topsail Beach vs Fayetteville, NC
Topsail Beach and Fayetteville 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
Topsail Beach: 46/100 · Fayetteville: 46/100
No gap.
Flood
Topsail Beach: 55/100 · Fayetteville: 32/100
Topsail Beach is 23 points higher.
Wind
Topsail Beach: 50/100 · Fayetteville: 28/100
Topsail Beach is 22 points higher.
Lightning
Topsail Beach: 44/100 · Fayetteville: 62/100
Fayetteville is 18 points higher.
Tornado
Topsail Beach: 19/100 · Fayetteville: 27/100
Fayetteville is 8 points higher.
Hail
Topsail Beach: 18/100 · Fayetteville: 64/100
Fayetteville is 46 points higher.
Storm surge
Topsail Beach: 99/100 · Fayetteville: 0/100
Topsail Beach is 99 points higher.