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Direct answer

Is Newport News, VA safe from storm surge?

Newport News is lower risk for storm surge in the long-term model (27/100), but risk is not zero during active weather periods.

City score

27/100

Level: low

State average

0/100

Same hazard across VA.

Comparison

Newport News is 27 points above the state average for this hazard.

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Why this answer

Storm surge exposure derived from NOAA SLOSH MOM (AGL) data.

This answer combines long-term hazard scoring with current live signals. Use the live page for active watch/warning context over the next 6-24 hours.

Insurance pricing and deductible structure can still vary by neighborhood and carrier, so validate policy details against this risk profile.

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