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Elgin vs Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach currently scores 14 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.

Myrtle Beach

55/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Elgin: 41/100 · Myrtle Beach: 55/100

Myrtle Beach is 14 points higher.

Flood

Elgin: 24/100 · Myrtle Beach: 26/100

Myrtle Beach is 2 points higher.

Wind

Elgin: 22/100 · Myrtle Beach: 52/100

Myrtle Beach is 30 points higher.

Lightning

Elgin: 55/100 · Myrtle Beach: 59/100

Myrtle Beach is 4 points higher.

Tornado

Elgin: 0/100 · Myrtle Beach: 36/100

Myrtle Beach is 36 points higher.

Hail

Elgin: 59/100 · Myrtle Beach: 87/100

Myrtle Beach is 28 points higher.

Storm surge

Elgin: 0/100 · Myrtle Beach: 99/100

Myrtle Beach is 99 points higher.