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Norfolk vs Virginia Beach, VA

Norfolk currently scores 15 points higher overall than Virginia Beach, with the largest gap in hail.

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

Norfolk

50/100

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Virginia Beach

35/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Norfolk: 50/100 · Virginia Beach: 35/100

Norfolk is 15 points higher.

Flood

Norfolk: 46/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100

Norfolk is 16 points higher.

Wind

Norfolk: 27/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100

Virginia Beach is 3 points higher.

Lightning

Norfolk: 45/100 · Virginia Beach: 43/100

Norfolk is 2 points higher.

Tornado

Norfolk: 48/100 · Virginia Beach: 8/100

Norfolk is 40 points higher.

Hail

Norfolk: 100/100 · Virginia Beach: 18/100

Norfolk is 82 points higher.

Storm surge

Norfolk: 77/100 · Virginia Beach: 90/100

Virginia Beach is 13 points higher.