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Fairfax vs Norfolk, VA

Norfolk currently scores 11 points higher overall than Fairfax, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Fairfax

39/100

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Norfolk

50/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Fairfax: 39/100 · Norfolk: 50/100

Norfolk is 11 points higher.

Flood

Fairfax: 32/100 · Norfolk: 46/100

Norfolk is 14 points higher.

Wind

Fairfax: 20/100 · Norfolk: 27/100

Norfolk is 7 points higher.

Lightning

Fairfax: 39/100 · Norfolk: 45/100

Norfolk is 6 points higher.

Tornado

Fairfax: 20/100 · Norfolk: 48/100

Norfolk is 28 points higher.

Hail

Fairfax: 100/100 · Norfolk: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Fairfax: 0/100 · Norfolk: 77/100

Norfolk is 77 points higher.