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City vs city
Amherst vs Lynchburg, VA
Amherst currently scores 1 points higher overall than Lynchburg, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Amherst: 33/100 · Lynchburg: 32/100
Amherst is 1 points higher.
Flood
Amherst: 24/100 · Lynchburg: 30/100
Lynchburg is 6 points higher.
Wind
Amherst: 18/100 · Lynchburg: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Amherst: 33/100 · Lynchburg: 33/100
No gap.
Tornado
Amherst: 0/100 · Lynchburg: 8/100
Lynchburg is 8 points higher.
Hail
Amherst: 38/100 · Lynchburg: 64/100
Lynchburg is 26 points higher.
Storm surge
Amherst: 0/100 · Lynchburg: 0/100
No gap.