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City vs city
Galax vs Chesapeake, VA
Galax currently scores 7 points higher overall than Chesapeake, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Galax: 42/100 · Chesapeake: 35/100
Galax is 7 points higher.
Flood
Galax: 39/100 · Chesapeake: 26/100
Galax is 13 points higher.
Wind
Galax: 17/100 · Chesapeake: 27/100
Chesapeake is 10 points higher.
Lightning
Galax: 36/100 · Chesapeake: 42/100
Chesapeake is 6 points higher.
Tornado
Galax: 0/100 · Chesapeake: 8/100
Chesapeake is 8 points higher.
Hail
Galax: 81/100 · Chesapeake: 18/100
Galax is 63 points higher.
Storm surge
Galax: 0/100 · Chesapeake: 78/100
Chesapeake is 78 points higher.