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City vs city
Amherst vs Roanoke, VA
Roanoke currently scores 6 points higher overall than Amherst, 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 · Roanoke: 39/100
Roanoke is 6 points higher.
Flood
Amherst: 24/100 · Roanoke: 24/100
No gap.
Wind
Amherst: 18/100 · Roanoke: 17/100
Amherst is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Amherst: 33/100 · Roanoke: 30/100
Amherst is 3 points higher.
Tornado
Amherst: 0/100 · Roanoke: 19/100
Roanoke is 19 points higher.
Hail
Amherst: 38/100 · Roanoke: 100/100
Roanoke is 62 points higher.
Storm surge
Amherst: 0/100 · Roanoke: 0/100
No gap.