Richmond vs New Orleans, LA

New Orleans currently scores 11 points higher overall than Richmond, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Richmond

36/100

New Orleans

47/100

Hazard breakdown

Overall

Richmond: 36/100 · New Orleans: 47/100

New Orleans is 11 points higher.

Flood

Richmond: 0/100 · New Orleans: 30/100

New Orleans is 30 points higher.

Wind

Richmond: 16/100 · New Orleans: 49/100

New Orleans is 33 points higher.

Lightning

Richmond: 80/100 · New Orleans: 96/100

New Orleans is 16 points higher.

Tornado

Richmond: 88/100 · New Orleans: 36/100

Richmond is 52 points higher.

Hail

Richmond: 39/100 · New Orleans: 19/100

Richmond is 20 points higher.

Storm surge

Richmond: 0/100 · New Orleans: 99/100

New Orleans is 99 points higher.

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