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Lancaster vs Charleston, SC
Charleston currently scores 17 points higher overall than Lancaster, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Lancaster: 42/100 · Charleston: 59/100
Charleston is 17 points higher.
Flood
Lancaster: 36/100 · Charleston: 78/100
Charleston is 42 points higher.
Wind
Lancaster: 21/100 · Charleston: 51/100
Charleston is 30 points higher.
Lightning
Lancaster: 52/100 · Charleston: 49/100
Lancaster is 3 points higher.
Tornado
Lancaster: 8/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Charleston is 4 points higher.
Hail
Lancaster: 100/100 · Charleston: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Lancaster: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100
Charleston is 99 points higher.