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City vs city
Amherst vs Norfolk, VA
Norfolk currently scores 20 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 · Norfolk: 50/100
Norfolk is 20 points higher.
Flood
Amherst: 24/100 · Norfolk: 46/100
Norfolk is 22 points higher.
Wind
Amherst: 18/100 · Norfolk: 27/100
Norfolk is 9 points higher.
Lightning
Amherst: 33/100 · Norfolk: 45/100
Norfolk is 12 points higher.
Tornado
Amherst: 0/100 · Norfolk: 48/100
Norfolk is 48 points higher.
Hail
Amherst: 39/100 · Norfolk: 100/100
Norfolk is 61 points higher.
Storm surge
Amherst: 0/100 · Norfolk: 77/100
Norfolk is 77 points higher.