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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.
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.