City vs city

Portsmouth vs Richmond, VA

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

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

Portsmouth

42/100

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Richmond

54/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Portsmouth: 42/100 · Richmond: 54/100

Richmond is 12 points higher.

Flood

Portsmouth: 44/100 · Richmond: 29/100

Portsmouth is 15 points higher.

Wind

Portsmouth: 26/100 · Richmond: 21/100

Portsmouth is 5 points higher.

Lightning

Portsmouth: 45/100 · Richmond: 47/100

Richmond is 2 points higher.

Tornado

Portsmouth: 19/100 · Richmond: 100/100

Richmond is 81 points higher.

Hail

Portsmouth: 76/100 · Richmond: 93/100

Richmond is 17 points higher.

Storm surge

Portsmouth: 91/100 · Richmond: 0/100

Portsmouth is 91 points higher.