Amherst vs Richmond, VA

Richmond currently scores 21 points higher overall than Amherst, with the largest gap in tornado.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Amherst

33/100

Richmond

54/100

Hazard breakdown

Overall

Amherst: 33/100 · Richmond: 54/100

Richmond is 21 points higher.

Flood

Amherst: 24/100 · Richmond: 29/100

Richmond is 5 points higher.

Wind

Amherst: 18/100 · Richmond: 21/100

Richmond is 3 points higher.

Lightning

Amherst: 33/100 · Richmond: 47/100

Richmond is 14 points higher.

Tornado

Amherst: 0/100 · Richmond: 100/100

Richmond is 100 points higher.

Hail

Amherst: 38/100 · Richmond: 93/100

Richmond is 55 points higher.

Storm surge

Amherst: 0/100 · Richmond: 0/100

No gap.

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