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City vs city
Gainesville vs Roanoke, VA
Roanoke currently scores 11 points higher overall than Gainesville, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Gainesville: 27/100 · Roanoke: 38/100
Roanoke is 11 points higher.
Flood
Gainesville: 30/100 · Roanoke: 24/100
Gainesville is 6 points higher.
Wind
Gainesville: 20/100 · Roanoke: 17/100
Gainesville is 3 points higher.
Lightning
Gainesville: 37/100 · Roanoke: 30/100
Gainesville is 7 points higher.
Tornado
Gainesville: 16/100 · Roanoke: 20/100
Roanoke is 4 points higher.
Hail
Gainesville: 29/100 · Roanoke: 100/100
Roanoke is 71 points higher.
Storm surge
Gainesville: 0/100 · Roanoke: 0/100
No gap.