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City vs city

Galax vs Virginia Beach, VA

Galax currently scores 4 points higher overall than Virginia Beach, with the largest gap in storm surge.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Virginia Beach

35/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Galax: 39/100 · Virginia Beach: 35/100

Galax is 4 points higher.

Flood

Galax: 39/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100

Galax is 9 points higher.

Wind

Galax: 17/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100

Virginia Beach is 13 points higher.

Lightning

Galax: 36/100 · Virginia Beach: 43/100

Virginia Beach is 7 points higher.

Tornado

Galax: 0/100 · Virginia Beach: 8/100

Virginia Beach is 8 points higher.

Hail

Galax: 83/100 · Virginia Beach: 18/100

Galax is 65 points higher.

Storm surge

Galax: 0/100 · Virginia Beach: 90/100

Virginia Beach is 90 points higher.