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Furman vs Charleston, SC
Charleston currently scores 18 points higher overall than Furman, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Furman: 41/100 · Charleston: 59/100
Charleston is 18 points higher.
Flood
Furman: 32/100 · Charleston: 78/100
Charleston is 46 points higher.
Wind
Furman: 36/100 · Charleston: 51/100
Charleston is 15 points higher.
Lightning
Furman: 72/100 · Charleston: 49/100
Furman is 23 points higher.
Tornado
Furman: 0/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Charleston is 12 points higher.
Hail
Furman: 13/100 · Charleston: 100/100
Charleston is 87 points higher.
Storm surge
Furman: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100
Charleston is 99 points higher.