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City vs city
Richmond vs Roanoke, VA
Richmond currently scores 15 points higher overall than Roanoke, 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 · Roanoke: 39/100
Richmond is 15 points higher.
Flood
Richmond: 29/100 · Roanoke: 24/100
Richmond is 5 points higher.
Wind
Richmond: 21/100 · Roanoke: 17/100
Richmond is 4 points higher.
Lightning
Richmond: 47/100 · Roanoke: 30/100
Richmond is 17 points higher.
Tornado
Richmond: 100/100 · Roanoke: 19/100
Richmond is 81 points higher.
Hail
Richmond: 93/100 · Roanoke: 100/100
Roanoke is 7 points higher.
Storm surge
Richmond: 0/100 · Roanoke: 0/100
No gap.