Boston vs Richmond, VA

Richmond currently scores 11 points higher overall than Boston, with the largest gap in tornado.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Boston

41/100

Richmond

52/100

Hazard breakdown

Overall

Boston: 41/100 · Richmond: 52/100

Richmond is 11 points higher.

Flood

Boston: 96/100 · Richmond: 29/100

Boston is 67 points higher.

Wind

Boston: 28/100 · Richmond: 21/100

Boston is 7 points higher.

Lightning

Boston: 31/100 · Richmond: 47/100

Richmond is 16 points higher.

Tornado

Boston: 0/100 · Richmond: 100/100

Richmond is 100 points higher.

Hail

Boston: 10/100 · Richmond: 95/100

Richmond is 85 points higher.

Storm surge

Boston: 87/100 · Richmond: 0/100

Boston is 87 points higher.

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