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Lancaster vs Richmond, VA

Richmond currently scores 20 points higher overall than Lancaster, with the largest gap in tornado.

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

Lancaster

32/100

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Richmond

52/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Lancaster: 32/100 · Richmond: 52/100

Richmond is 20 points higher.

Flood

Lancaster: 27/100 · Richmond: 29/100

Richmond is 2 points higher.

Wind

Lancaster: 23/100 · Richmond: 21/100

Lancaster is 2 points higher.

Lightning

Lancaster: 39/100 · Richmond: 47/100

Richmond is 8 points higher.

Tornado

Lancaster: 4/100 · Richmond: 100/100

Richmond is 96 points higher.

Hail

Lancaster: 13/100 · Richmond: 95/100

Richmond is 82 points higher.

Storm surge

Lancaster: 93/100 · Richmond: 0/100

Lancaster is 93 points higher.