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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.

Charleston

59/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Elgin: 41/100 · Charleston: 59/100

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: 59/100 · Charleston: 100/100

Charleston is 41 points higher.

Storm surge

Elgin: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100

Charleston is 99 points higher.