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City vs city
Chester vs Charleston, SC
Charleston currently scores 26 points higher overall than Chester, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Chester: 33/100 · Charleston: 59/100
Charleston is 26 points higher.
Flood
Chester: 29/100 · Charleston: 78/100
Charleston is 49 points higher.
Wind
Chester: 19/100 · Charleston: 51/100
Charleston is 32 points higher.
Lightning
Chester: 49/100 · Charleston: 49/100
No gap.
Tornado
Chester: 20/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Chester is 8 points higher.
Hail
Chester: 39/100 · Charleston: 100/100
Charleston is 61 points higher.
Storm surge
Chester: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100
Charleston is 99 points higher.