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Lexington vs Charleston, SC

Charleston currently scores 4 points higher overall than Lexington, with the largest gap in storm surge.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Lexington

55/100

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Charleston

59/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Lexington: 55/100 · Charleston: 59/100

Charleston is 4 points higher.

Flood

Lexington: 22/100 · Charleston: 78/100

Charleston is 56 points higher.

Wind

Lexington: 23/100 · Charleston: 51/100

Charleston is 28 points higher.

Lightning

Lexington: 68/100 · Charleston: 49/100

Lexington is 19 points higher.

Tornado

Lexington: 84/100 · Charleston: 12/100

Lexington is 72 points higher.

Hail

Lexington: 100/100 · Charleston: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Lexington: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100

Charleston is 99 points higher.