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City vs city

Raleigh vs Charleston, WV

Charleston currently scores 5 points higher overall than Raleigh, with the largest gap in flood.

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

Raleigh

40/100

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Charleston

45/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Raleigh: 40/100 · Charleston: 45/100

Charleston is 5 points higher.

Flood

Raleigh: 61/100 · Charleston: 77/100

Charleston is 16 points higher.

Wind

Raleigh: 16/100 · Charleston: 15/100

Raleigh is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Raleigh: 24/100 · Charleston: 32/100

Charleston is 8 points higher.

Tornado

Raleigh: 16/100 · Charleston: 12/100

Raleigh is 4 points higher.

Hail

Raleigh: 100/100 · Charleston: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Raleigh: 0/100 · Charleston: 0/100

No gap.