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City vs city
Beaufort vs Charleston, SC
Charleston currently scores 17 points higher overall than Beaufort, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Beaufort: 42/100 · Charleston: 59/100
Charleston is 17 points higher.
Flood
Beaufort: 41/100 · Charleston: 78/100
Charleston is 37 points higher.
Wind
Beaufort: 44/100 · Charleston: 51/100
Charleston is 7 points higher.
Lightning
Beaufort: 64/100 · Charleston: 49/100
Beaufort is 15 points higher.
Tornado
Beaufort: 4/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Charleston is 8 points higher.
Hail
Beaufort: 28/100 · Charleston: 100/100
Charleston is 72 points higher.
Storm surge
Beaufort: 99/100 · Charleston: 99/100
No gap.