City vs city
Orangeburg vs Charleston, SC
Charleston currently scores 20 points higher overall than Orangeburg, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Orangeburg: 39/100 · Charleston: 59/100
Charleston is 20 points higher.
Flood
Orangeburg: 37/100 · Charleston: 78/100
Charleston is 41 points higher.
Wind
Orangeburg: 30/100 · Charleston: 51/100
Charleston is 21 points higher.
Lightning
Orangeburg: 72/100 · Charleston: 49/100
Orangeburg is 23 points higher.
Tornado
Orangeburg: 8/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Charleston is 4 points higher.
Hail
Orangeburg: 37/100 · Charleston: 100/100
Charleston is 63 points higher.
Storm surge
Orangeburg: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100
Charleston is 99 points higher.