Direct answer
Is Isle of Palms, SC safe from lightning?
Isle of Palms has moderate lightning exposure (43/100). It is not extreme, but damaging events can still occur.
City score
43/100
Level: moderate
P85-based state reference
70/100
Same hazard across SC.
Comparison
Isle of Palms is 27 points below the state reference for this hazard.
Why this answer
Lightning exposure derived from ingested climatology tiles.
This answer uses stored long-term hazard scores and the statewide reference. It does not describe current conditions. Open the separate live page for available weather and alert signals, and follow official watches, warnings, and emergency guidance.
Insurance pricing and deductible structure can still vary by neighborhood and carrier, so validate policy details against this risk profile.
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