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City vs city
Richmond vs Norfolk, VA
Richmond currently scores 2 points higher overall than Norfolk, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Richmond: 52/100 · Norfolk: 50/100
Richmond is 2 points higher.
Flood
Richmond: 29/100 · Norfolk: 46/100
Norfolk is 17 points higher.
Wind
Richmond: 21/100 · Norfolk: 27/100
Norfolk is 6 points higher.
Lightning
Richmond: 47/100 · Norfolk: 45/100
Richmond is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Richmond: 100/100 · Norfolk: 48/100
Richmond is 52 points higher.
Hail
Richmond: 95/100 · Norfolk: 100/100
Norfolk is 5 points higher.
Storm surge
Richmond: 0/100 · Norfolk: 77/100
Norfolk is 77 points higher.