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City vs city
Norfolk vs Portsmouth, VA
Norfolk currently scores 9 points higher overall than Portsmouth, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Norfolk: 50/100 · Portsmouth: 41/100
Norfolk is 9 points higher.
Flood
Norfolk: 46/100 · Portsmouth: 44/100
Norfolk is 2 points higher.
Wind
Norfolk: 27/100 · Portsmouth: 26/100
Norfolk is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Norfolk: 45/100 · Portsmouth: 45/100
No gap.
Tornado
Norfolk: 48/100 · Portsmouth: 20/100
Norfolk is 28 points higher.
Hail
Norfolk: 100/100 · Portsmouth: 75/100
Norfolk is 25 points higher.
Storm surge
Norfolk: 77/100 · Portsmouth: 91/100
Portsmouth is 14 points higher.