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City vs city
Newport vs Charleston, SC
Charleston currently scores 18 points higher overall than Newport, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Newport: 41/100 · Charleston: 59/100
Charleston is 18 points higher.
Flood
Newport: 33/100 · Charleston: 78/100
Charleston is 45 points higher.
Wind
Newport: 19/100 · Charleston: 51/100
Charleston is 32 points higher.
Lightning
Newport: 46/100 · Charleston: 49/100
Charleston is 3 points higher.
Tornado
Newport: 20/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Newport is 8 points higher.
Hail
Newport: 100/100 · Charleston: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Newport: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100
Charleston is 99 points higher.