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City vs city
Lynchburg vs Charleston, SC
Charleston currently scores 20 points higher overall than Lynchburg, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Lynchburg: 39/100 · Charleston: 59/100
Charleston is 20 points higher.
Flood
Lynchburg: 39/100 · Charleston: 78/100
Charleston is 39 points higher.
Wind
Lynchburg: 32/100 · Charleston: 51/100
Charleston is 19 points higher.
Lightning
Lynchburg: 69/100 · Charleston: 49/100
Lynchburg is 20 points higher.
Tornado
Lynchburg: 12/100 · Charleston: 12/100
No gap.
Hail
Lynchburg: 32/100 · Charleston: 100/100
Charleston is 68 points higher.
Storm surge
Lynchburg: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100
Charleston is 99 points higher.