City vs city
Gainesville vs Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach currently scores 8 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 · Virginia Beach: 35/100
Virginia Beach is 8 points higher.
Flood
Gainesville: 30/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100
No gap.
Wind
Gainesville: 20/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100
Virginia Beach is 10 points higher.
Lightning
Gainesville: 37/100 · Virginia Beach: 43/100
Virginia Beach is 6 points higher.
Tornado
Gainesville: 16/100 · Virginia Beach: 8/100
Gainesville is 8 points higher.
Hail
Gainesville: 29/100 · Virginia Beach: 18/100
Gainesville is 11 points higher.
Storm surge
Gainesville: 0/100 · Virginia Beach: 90/100
Virginia Beach is 90 points higher.