City vs city
Newport News vs Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake currently scores 3 points higher overall than Newport News, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Newport News: 31/100 · Chesapeake: 34/100
Chesapeake is 3 points higher.
Flood
Newport News: 39/100 · Chesapeake: 26/100
Newport News is 13 points higher.
Wind
Newport News: 24/100 · Chesapeake: 27/100
Chesapeake is 3 points higher.
Lightning
Newport News: 49/100 · Chesapeake: 42/100
Newport News is 7 points higher.
Tornado
Newport News: 16/100 · Chesapeake: 8/100
Newport News is 8 points higher.
Hail
Newport News: 38/100 · Chesapeake: 17/100
Newport News is 21 points higher.
Storm surge
Newport News: 27/100 · Chesapeake: 78/100
Chesapeake is 51 points higher.