City vs city
Portsmouth vs Virginia Beach, VA
Portsmouth currently scores 5 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.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Portsmouth: 42/100 · Virginia Beach: 37/100
Portsmouth is 5 points higher.
Flood
Portsmouth: 44/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100
Portsmouth is 14 points higher.
Wind
Portsmouth: 26/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100
Virginia Beach is 4 points higher.
Lightning
Portsmouth: 45/100 · Virginia Beach: 43/100
Portsmouth is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Portsmouth: 19/100 · Virginia Beach: 8/100
Portsmouth is 11 points higher.
Hail
Portsmouth: 76/100 · Virginia Beach: 27/100
Portsmouth is 49 points higher.
Storm surge
Portsmouth: 91/100 · Virginia Beach: 90/100
Portsmouth is 1 points higher.