City vs city
James Island vs Charleston, SC
James Island currently scores 2 points higher overall than Charleston, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
James Island: 61/100 · Charleston: 59/100
James Island is 2 points higher.
Flood
James Island: 89/100 · Charleston: 78/100
James Island is 11 points higher.
Wind
James Island: 52/100 · Charleston: 51/100
James Island is 1 points higher.
Lightning
James Island: 45/100 · Charleston: 49/100
Charleston is 4 points higher.
Tornado
James Island: 68/100 · Charleston: 12/100
James Island is 56 points higher.
Hail
James Island: 100/100 · Charleston: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
James Island: 98/100 · Charleston: 99/100
Charleston is 1 points higher.