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City vs city
Roanoke vs Richmond, 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
Roanoke: 39/100 · Richmond: 54/100
Richmond is 15 points higher.
Flood
Roanoke: 24/100 · Richmond: 29/100
Richmond is 5 points higher.
Wind
Roanoke: 17/100 · Richmond: 21/100
Richmond is 4 points higher.
Lightning
Roanoke: 30/100 · Richmond: 47/100
Richmond is 17 points higher.
Tornado
Roanoke: 19/100 · Richmond: 100/100
Richmond is 81 points higher.
Hail
Roanoke: 100/100 · Richmond: 93/100
Roanoke is 7 points higher.
Storm surge
Roanoke: 0/100 · Richmond: 0/100
No gap.