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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.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Boston: 43/100 · Richmond: 54/100
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: 93/100
Richmond is 83 points higher.
Storm surge
Boston: 87/100 · Richmond: 0/100
Boston is 87 points higher.