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City vs city
Amherst vs Forest, VA
Forest currently scores 4 points higher overall than Amherst, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Amherst: 30/100 · Forest: 34/100
Forest is 4 points higher.
Flood
Amherst: 24/100 · Forest: 32/100
Forest is 8 points higher.
Wind
Amherst: 18/100 · Forest: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Amherst: 33/100 · Forest: 34/100
Forest is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Amherst: 0/100 · Forest: 28/100
Forest is 28 points higher.
Hail
Amherst: 39/100 · Forest: 67/100
Forest is 28 points higher.
Storm surge
Amherst: 0/100 · Forest: 0/100
No gap.