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City vs city
Kanawha vs Charleston, WV
Charleston currently scores 14 points higher overall than Kanawha, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Kanawha: 31/100 · Charleston: 45/100
Charleston is 14 points higher.
Flood
Kanawha: 61/100 · Charleston: 77/100
Charleston is 16 points higher.
Wind
Kanawha: 16/100 · Charleston: 15/100
Kanawha is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Kanawha: 39/100 · Charleston: 32/100
Kanawha is 7 points higher.
Tornado
Kanawha: 16/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Kanawha is 4 points higher.
Hail
Kanawha: 28/100 · Charleston: 100/100
Charleston is 72 points higher.
Storm surge
Kanawha: 0/100 · Charleston: 0/100
No gap.