City vs city
James Island vs Myrtle Beach, SC
James Island currently scores 6 points higher overall than Myrtle Beach, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
James Island: 61/100 · Myrtle Beach: 55/100
James Island is 6 points higher.
Flood
James Island: 89/100 · Myrtle Beach: 26/100
James Island is 63 points higher.
Wind
James Island: 52/100 · Myrtle Beach: 52/100
No gap.
Lightning
James Island: 45/100 · Myrtle Beach: 59/100
Myrtle Beach is 14 points higher.
Tornado
James Island: 68/100 · Myrtle Beach: 36/100
James Island is 32 points higher.
Hail
James Island: 100/100 · Myrtle Beach: 87/100
James Island is 13 points higher.
Storm surge
James Island: 98/100 · Myrtle Beach: 99/100
Myrtle Beach is 1 points higher.