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City vs city
Chester vs Charleston, WV
Charleston currently scores 16 points higher overall than Chester, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Chester: 29/100 · Charleston: 45/100
Charleston is 16 points higher.
Flood
Chester: 42/100 · Charleston: 77/100
Charleston is 35 points higher.
Wind
Chester: 18/100 · Charleston: 15/100
Chester is 3 points higher.
Lightning
Chester: 24/100 · Charleston: 32/100
Charleston is 8 points higher.
Tornado
Chester: 8/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Charleston is 4 points higher.
Hail
Chester: 62/100 · Charleston: 100/100
Charleston is 38 points higher.
Storm surge
Chester: 0/100 · Charleston: 0/100
No gap.