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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.

Piedmont

45/100

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Charleston

59/100

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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.