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City vs city
Chesapeake vs Charleston, WV
Charleston currently scores 11 points higher overall than Chesapeake, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Chesapeake: 34/100 · Charleston: 45/100
Charleston is 11 points higher.
Flood
Chesapeake: 72/100 · Charleston: 77/100
Charleston is 5 points higher.
Wind
Chesapeake: 15/100 · Charleston: 15/100
No gap.
Lightning
Chesapeake: 31/100 · Charleston: 32/100
Charleston is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Chesapeake: 8/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Charleston is 4 points higher.
Hail
Chesapeake: 41/100 · Charleston: 100/100
Charleston is 59 points higher.
Storm surge
Chesapeake: 0/100 · Charleston: 0/100
No gap.