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City vs city
Portsmouth vs Norfolk, 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
Portsmouth: 41/100 · Norfolk: 50/100
Norfolk is 9 points higher.
Flood
Portsmouth: 44/100 · Norfolk: 46/100
Norfolk is 2 points higher.
Wind
Portsmouth: 26/100 · Norfolk: 27/100
Norfolk is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Portsmouth: 45/100 · Norfolk: 45/100
No gap.
Tornado
Portsmouth: 20/100 · Norfolk: 48/100
Norfolk is 28 points higher.
Hail
Portsmouth: 75/100 · Norfolk: 100/100
Norfolk is 25 points higher.
Storm surge
Portsmouth: 91/100 · Norfolk: 77/100
Portsmouth is 14 points higher.