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Blacksburg vs Arlington, VA
Arlington currently scores 2 points higher overall than Blacksburg, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Blacksburg: 38/100 · Arlington: 40/100
Arlington is 2 points higher.
Flood
Blacksburg: 22/100 · Arlington: 25/100
Arlington is 3 points higher.
Wind
Blacksburg: 17/100 · Arlington: 21/100
Arlington is 4 points higher.
Lightning
Blacksburg: 26/100 · Arlington: 39/100
Arlington is 13 points higher.
Tornado
Blacksburg: 0/100 · Arlington: 28/100
Arlington is 28 points higher.
Hail
Blacksburg: 100/100 · Arlington: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Blacksburg: 0/100 · Arlington: 0/100
No gap.