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Richmond vs Arlington, VA
Richmond currently scores 11 points higher overall than Arlington, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Richmond: 54/100 · Arlington: 43/100
Richmond is 11 points higher.
Flood
Richmond: 29/100 · Arlington: 25/100
Richmond is 4 points higher.
Wind
Richmond: 21/100 · Arlington: 21/100
No gap.
Lightning
Richmond: 47/100 · Arlington: 39/100
Richmond is 8 points higher.
Tornado
Richmond: 100/100 · Arlington: 27/100
Richmond is 73 points higher.
Hail
Richmond: 93/100 · Arlington: 100/100
Arlington is 7 points higher.
Storm surge
Richmond: 0/100 · Arlington: 0/100
No gap.