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Blacksburg vs Richmond, VA
Richmond currently scores 14 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 · Richmond: 52/100
Richmond is 14 points higher.
Flood
Blacksburg: 22/100 · Richmond: 29/100
Richmond is 7 points higher.
Wind
Blacksburg: 17/100 · Richmond: 21/100
Richmond is 4 points higher.
Lightning
Blacksburg: 26/100 · Richmond: 47/100
Richmond is 21 points higher.
Tornado
Blacksburg: 0/100 · Richmond: 100/100
Richmond is 100 points higher.
Hail
Blacksburg: 100/100 · Richmond: 95/100
Blacksburg is 5 points higher.
Storm surge
Blacksburg: 0/100 · Richmond: 0/100
No gap.