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City vs city
Elgin vs Charleston, SC
Charleston currently scores 18 points higher overall than Elgin, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Elgin: 42/100 · Charleston: 60/100
Charleston is 18 points higher.
Flood
Elgin: 24/100 · Charleston: 78/100
Charleston is 54 points higher.
Wind
Elgin: 22/100 · Charleston: 51/100
Charleston is 29 points higher.
Lightning
Elgin: 55/100 · Charleston: 49/100
Elgin is 6 points higher.
Tornado
Elgin: 0/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Charleston is 12 points higher.
Hail
Elgin: 58/100 · Charleston: 100/100
Charleston is 42 points higher.
Storm surge
Elgin: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100
Charleston is 99 points higher.