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City vs city
Whitney vs Charleston, SC
Charleston currently scores 12 points higher overall than Whitney, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Whitney: 47/100 · Charleston: 59/100
Charleston is 12 points higher.
Flood
Whitney: 29/100 · Charleston: 78/100
Charleston is 49 points higher.
Wind
Whitney: 17/100 · Charleston: 51/100
Charleston is 34 points higher.
Lightning
Whitney: 45/100 · Charleston: 49/100
Charleston is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Whitney: 52/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Whitney is 40 points higher.
Hail
Whitney: 100/100 · Charleston: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Whitney: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100
Charleston is 99 points higher.