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City vs city
Fairfax vs Roanoke, VA
Fairfax currently scores 3 points higher overall than Roanoke, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Fairfax: 42/100 · Roanoke: 39/100
Fairfax is 3 points higher.
Flood
Fairfax: 32/100 · Roanoke: 24/100
Fairfax is 8 points higher.
Wind
Fairfax: 20/100 · Roanoke: 17/100
Fairfax is 3 points higher.
Lightning
Fairfax: 39/100 · Roanoke: 30/100
Fairfax is 9 points higher.
Tornado
Fairfax: 19/100 · Roanoke: 19/100
No gap.
Hail
Fairfax: 100/100 · Roanoke: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Fairfax: 0/100 · Roanoke: 0/100
No gap.