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City vs city

Norfolk vs Roanoke, VA

Norfolk currently scores 12 points higher overall than Roanoke, with the largest gap in storm surge.

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

Norfolk

50/100

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Roanoke

38/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Norfolk: 50/100 · Roanoke: 38/100

Norfolk is 12 points higher.

Flood

Norfolk: 46/100 · Roanoke: 24/100

Norfolk is 22 points higher.

Wind

Norfolk: 27/100 · Roanoke: 17/100

Norfolk is 10 points higher.

Lightning

Norfolk: 45/100 · Roanoke: 30/100

Norfolk is 15 points higher.

Tornado

Norfolk: 48/100 · Roanoke: 20/100

Norfolk is 28 points higher.

Hail

Norfolk: 100/100 · Roanoke: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Norfolk: 77/100 · Roanoke: 0/100

Norfolk is 77 points higher.