Salem vs Charleston, WV

Charleston currently scores 14 points higher overall than Salem, with the largest gap in hail.

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

Salem

31/100

Charleston

45/100

Hazard breakdown

Overall

Salem: 31/100 · Charleston: 45/100

Charleston is 14 points higher.

Flood

Salem: 53/100 · Charleston: 77/100

Charleston is 24 points higher.

Wind

Salem: 17/100 · Charleston: 15/100

Salem is 2 points higher.

Lightning

Salem: 27/100 · Charleston: 32/100

Charleston is 5 points higher.

Tornado

Salem: 0/100 · Charleston: 12/100

Charleston is 12 points higher.

Hail

Salem: 18/100 · Charleston: 100/100

Charleston is 82 points higher.

Storm surge

Salem: 0/100 · Charleston: 0/100

No gap.

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