City vs city
Fairfax vs Charleston, SC
Charleston currently scores 21 points higher overall than Fairfax, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Fairfax: 38/100 · Charleston: 59/100
Charleston is 21 points higher.
Flood
Fairfax: 45/100 · Charleston: 78/100
Charleston is 33 points higher.
Wind
Fairfax: 31/100 · Charleston: 51/100
Charleston is 20 points higher.
Lightning
Fairfax: 71/100 · Charleston: 49/100
Fairfax is 22 points higher.
Tornado
Fairfax: 8/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Charleston is 4 points higher.
Hail
Fairfax: 34/100 · Charleston: 100/100
Charleston is 66 points higher.
Storm surge
Fairfax: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100
Charleston is 99 points higher.