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City vs city

Bristol vs Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach currently scores 6 points higher overall than Bristol, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Bristol

29/100

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Virginia Beach

35/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Bristol: 29/100 · Virginia Beach: 35/100

Virginia Beach is 6 points higher.

Flood

Bristol: 21/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100

Virginia Beach is 9 points higher.

Wind

Bristol: 15/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100

Virginia Beach is 15 points higher.

Lightning

Bristol: 28/100 · Virginia Beach: 43/100

Virginia Beach is 15 points higher.

Tornado

Bristol: 16/100 · Virginia Beach: 8/100

Bristol is 8 points higher.

Hail

Bristol: 66/100 · Virginia Beach: 18/100

Bristol is 48 points higher.

Storm surge

Bristol: 0/100 · Virginia Beach: 90/100

Virginia Beach is 90 points higher.