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Petersburg vs Richmond, VA
Richmond currently scores 16 points higher overall than Petersburg, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Petersburg: 38/100 · Richmond: 54/100
Richmond is 16 points higher.
Flood
Petersburg: 33/100 · Richmond: 29/100
Petersburg is 4 points higher.
Wind
Petersburg: 21/100 · Richmond: 21/100
No gap.
Lightning
Petersburg: 49/100 · Richmond: 47/100
Petersburg is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Petersburg: 31/100 · Richmond: 100/100
Richmond is 69 points higher.
Hail
Petersburg: 52/100 · Richmond: 93/100
Richmond is 41 points higher.
Storm surge
Petersburg: 32/100 · Richmond: 0/100
Petersburg is 32 points higher.