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Buffalo vs Charleston, WV

Charleston currently scores 10 points higher overall than Buffalo, with the largest gap in hail.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Buffalo

35/100

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Charleston

45/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Buffalo: 35/100 · Charleston: 45/100

Charleston is 10 points higher.

Flood

Buffalo: 92/100 · Charleston: 77/100

Buffalo is 15 points higher.

Wind

Buffalo: 16/100 · Charleston: 15/100

Buffalo is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Buffalo: 38/100 · Charleston: 32/100

Buffalo is 6 points higher.

Tornado

Buffalo: 4/100 · Charleston: 12/100

Charleston is 8 points higher.

Hail

Buffalo: 28/100 · Charleston: 100/100

Charleston is 72 points higher.

Storm surge

Buffalo: 0/100 · Charleston: 0/100

No gap.