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City vs city
Amherst vs Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake currently scores 4 points higher overall than Amherst, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Amherst: 30/100 · Chesapeake: 34/100
Chesapeake is 4 points higher.
Flood
Amherst: 24/100 · Chesapeake: 26/100
Chesapeake is 2 points higher.
Wind
Amherst: 18/100 · Chesapeake: 27/100
Chesapeake is 9 points higher.
Lightning
Amherst: 33/100 · Chesapeake: 42/100
Chesapeake is 9 points higher.
Tornado
Amherst: 0/100 · Chesapeake: 8/100
Chesapeake is 8 points higher.
Hail
Amherst: 39/100 · Chesapeake: 17/100
Amherst is 22 points higher.
Storm surge
Amherst: 0/100 · Chesapeake: 78/100
Chesapeake is 78 points higher.