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Buffalo vs Charleston, SC
Charleston currently scores 20 points higher overall than Buffalo, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Buffalo: 40/100 · Charleston: 60/100
Charleston is 20 points higher.
Flood
Buffalo: 28/100 · Charleston: 78/100
Charleston is 50 points higher.
Wind
Buffalo: 18/100 · Charleston: 51/100
Charleston is 33 points higher.
Lightning
Buffalo: 48/100 · Charleston: 49/100
Charleston is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Buffalo: 8/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Charleston is 4 points higher.
Hail
Buffalo: 100/100 · Charleston: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Buffalo: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100
Charleston is 99 points higher.