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City vs city

Amherst vs Buena Vista, VA

Amherst currently scores 2 points higher overall than Buena Vista, with the largest gap in hail.

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

Amherst

30/100

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Buena Vista

28/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Amherst: 30/100 · Buena Vista: 28/100

Amherst is 2 points higher.

Flood

Amherst: 24/100 · Buena Vista: 34/100

Buena Vista is 10 points higher.

Wind

Amherst: 18/100 · Buena Vista: 18/100

No gap.

Lightning

Amherst: 33/100 · Buena Vista: 28/100

Amherst is 5 points higher.

Tornado

Amherst: 0/100 · Buena Vista: 0/100

No gap.

Hail

Amherst: 39/100 · Buena Vista: 20/100

Amherst is 19 points higher.

Storm surge

Amherst: 0/100 · Buena Vista: 0/100

No gap.