City vs city

Portsmouth vs Rochester, NH

Portsmouth currently scores 9 points higher overall than Rochester, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Portsmouth

41/100

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Rochester

32/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Portsmouth: 41/100 · Rochester: 32/100

Portsmouth is 9 points higher.

Flood

Portsmouth: 73/100 · Rochester: 64/100

Portsmouth is 9 points higher.

Wind

Portsmouth: 23/100 · Rochester: 21/100

Portsmouth is 2 points higher.

Lightning

Portsmouth: 6/100 · Rochester: 7/100

Rochester is 1 points higher.

Tornado

Portsmouth: 0/100 · Rochester: 16/100

Rochester is 16 points higher.

Hail

Portsmouth: 22/100 · Rochester: 62/100

Rochester is 40 points higher.

Storm surge

Portsmouth: 98/100 · Rochester: 0/100

Portsmouth is 98 points higher.