City vs city
Portsmouth vs Newport News, VA
Portsmouth currently scores 10 points higher overall than Newport News, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Portsmouth: 41/100 · Newport News: 31/100
Portsmouth is 10 points higher.
Flood
Portsmouth: 44/100 · Newport News: 39/100
Portsmouth is 5 points higher.
Wind
Portsmouth: 26/100 · Newport News: 24/100
Portsmouth is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Portsmouth: 45/100 · Newport News: 49/100
Newport News is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Portsmouth: 20/100 · Newport News: 16/100
Portsmouth is 4 points higher.
Hail
Portsmouth: 75/100 · Newport News: 38/100
Portsmouth is 37 points higher.
Storm surge
Portsmouth: 91/100 · Newport News: 27/100
Portsmouth is 64 points higher.