City vs city

Chesapeake vs Portsmouth, VA

Portsmouth currently scores 7 points higher overall than Chesapeake, with the largest gap in hail.

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

Chesapeake

34/100

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Portsmouth

41/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Chesapeake: 34/100 · Portsmouth: 41/100

Portsmouth is 7 points higher.

Flood

Chesapeake: 26/100 · Portsmouth: 44/100

Portsmouth is 18 points higher.

Wind

Chesapeake: 27/100 · Portsmouth: 26/100

Chesapeake is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Chesapeake: 42/100 · Portsmouth: 45/100

Portsmouth is 3 points higher.

Tornado

Chesapeake: 8/100 · Portsmouth: 20/100

Portsmouth is 12 points higher.

Hail

Chesapeake: 17/100 · Portsmouth: 75/100

Portsmouth is 58 points higher.

Storm surge

Chesapeake: 78/100 · Portsmouth: 91/100

Portsmouth is 13 points higher.