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City vs city
Chesapeake vs Richmond, VA
Richmond currently scores 19 points higher overall than Chesapeake, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Chesapeake: 35/100 · Richmond: 54/100
Richmond is 19 points higher.
Flood
Chesapeake: 26/100 · Richmond: 29/100
Richmond is 3 points higher.
Wind
Chesapeake: 27/100 · Richmond: 21/100
Chesapeake is 6 points higher.
Lightning
Chesapeake: 42/100 · Richmond: 47/100
Richmond is 5 points higher.
Tornado
Chesapeake: 8/100 · Richmond: 100/100
Richmond is 92 points higher.
Hail
Chesapeake: 18/100 · Richmond: 93/100
Richmond is 75 points higher.
Storm surge
Chesapeake: 78/100 · Richmond: 0/100
Chesapeake is 78 points higher.