City vs city
Reston vs Virginia Beach, VA
Reston and Virginia Beach are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Reston: 35/100 · Virginia Beach: 35/100
No gap.
Flood
Reston: 24/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100
Virginia Beach is 6 points higher.
Wind
Reston: 20/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100
Virginia Beach is 10 points higher.
Lightning
Reston: 38/100 · Virginia Beach: 43/100
Virginia Beach is 5 points higher.
Tornado
Reston: 12/100 · Virginia Beach: 8/100
Reston is 4 points higher.
Hail
Reston: 87/100 · Virginia Beach: 18/100
Reston is 69 points higher.
Storm surge
Reston: 0/100 · Virginia Beach: 90/100
Virginia Beach is 90 points higher.