City vs city
Appalachia vs Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake currently scores 11 points higher overall than Appalachia, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Appalachia: 23/100 · Chesapeake: 34/100
Chesapeake is 11 points higher.
Flood
Appalachia: 21/100 · Chesapeake: 26/100
Chesapeake is 5 points higher.
Wind
Appalachia: 14/100 · Chesapeake: 27/100
Chesapeake is 13 points higher.
Lightning
Appalachia: 34/100 · Chesapeake: 42/100
Chesapeake is 8 points higher.
Tornado
Appalachia: 0/100 · Chesapeake: 8/100
Chesapeake is 8 points higher.
Hail
Appalachia: 5/100 · Chesapeake: 17/100
Chesapeake is 12 points higher.
Storm surge
Appalachia: 0/100 · Chesapeake: 78/100
Chesapeake is 78 points higher.