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City vs city
Independence vs Richmond, VA
Richmond currently scores 20 points higher overall than Independence, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Independence: 34/100 · Richmond: 54/100
Richmond is 20 points higher.
Flood
Independence: 23/100 · Richmond: 29/100
Richmond is 6 points higher.
Wind
Independence: 16/100 · Richmond: 21/100
Richmond is 5 points higher.
Lightning
Independence: 34/100 · Richmond: 47/100
Richmond is 13 points higher.
Tornado
Independence: 0/100 · Richmond: 100/100
Richmond is 100 points higher.
Hail
Independence: 54/100 · Richmond: 93/100
Richmond is 39 points higher.
Storm surge
Independence: 0/100 · Richmond: 0/100
No gap.