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City vs city
Chesapeake vs Suffolk, VA
Chesapeake currently scores 9 points higher overall than Suffolk, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Chesapeake: 34/100 · Suffolk: 25/100
Chesapeake is 9 points higher.
Flood
Chesapeake: 26/100 · Suffolk: 24/100
Chesapeake is 2 points higher.
Wind
Chesapeake: 27/100 · Suffolk: 25/100
Chesapeake is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Chesapeake: 42/100 · Suffolk: 43/100
Suffolk is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Chesapeake: 8/100 · Suffolk: 4/100
Chesapeake is 4 points higher.
Hail
Chesapeake: 17/100 · Suffolk: 12/100
Chesapeake is 5 points higher.
Storm surge
Chesapeake: 78/100 · Suffolk: 0/100
Chesapeake is 78 points higher.