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City vs city
Piedmont vs Charleston, SC
Charleston currently scores 14 points higher overall than Piedmont, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Piedmont: 45/100 · Charleston: 59/100
Charleston is 14 points higher.
Flood
Piedmont: 30/100 · Charleston: 78/100
Charleston is 48 points higher.
Wind
Piedmont: 17/100 · Charleston: 51/100
Charleston is 34 points higher.
Lightning
Piedmont: 46/100 · Charleston: 49/100
Charleston is 3 points higher.
Tornado
Piedmont: 40/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Piedmont is 28 points higher.
Hail
Piedmont: 100/100 · Charleston: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Piedmont: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100
Charleston is 99 points higher.