City vs city
Gainesville vs Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake currently scores 7 points higher overall than Gainesville, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Gainesville: 27/100 · Chesapeake: 34/100
Chesapeake is 7 points higher.
Flood
Gainesville: 30/100 · Chesapeake: 26/100
Gainesville is 4 points higher.
Wind
Gainesville: 20/100 · Chesapeake: 27/100
Chesapeake is 7 points higher.
Lightning
Gainesville: 37/100 · Chesapeake: 42/100
Chesapeake is 5 points higher.
Tornado
Gainesville: 16/100 · Chesapeake: 8/100
Gainesville is 8 points higher.
Hail
Gainesville: 29/100 · Chesapeake: 17/100
Gainesville is 12 points higher.
Storm surge
Gainesville: 0/100 · Chesapeake: 78/100
Chesapeake is 78 points higher.