City vs city
Bedford vs Virginia Beach, VA
Bedford and Virginia Beach are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Bedford: 37/100 · Virginia Beach: 37/100
No gap.
Flood
Bedford: 26/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100
Virginia Beach is 4 points higher.
Wind
Bedford: 18/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100
Virginia Beach is 12 points higher.
Lightning
Bedford: 32/100 · Virginia Beach: 43/100
Virginia Beach is 11 points higher.
Tornado
Bedford: 23/100 · Virginia Beach: 8/100
Bedford is 15 points higher.
Hail
Bedford: 80/100 · Virginia Beach: 27/100
Bedford is 53 points higher.
Storm surge
Bedford: 0/100 · Virginia Beach: 90/100
Virginia Beach is 90 points higher.