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Sumter vs Charleston, SC
Charleston currently scores 13 points higher overall than Sumter, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Sumter: 46/100 · Charleston: 59/100
Charleston is 13 points higher.
Flood
Sumter: 31/100 · Charleston: 78/100
Charleston is 47 points higher.
Wind
Sumter: 30/100 · Charleston: 51/100
Charleston is 21 points higher.
Lightning
Sumter: 72/100 · Charleston: 49/100
Sumter is 23 points higher.
Tornado
Sumter: 4/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Charleston is 8 points higher.
Hail
Sumter: 100/100 · Charleston: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Sumter: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100
Charleston is 99 points higher.