City vs city
Roanoke vs Virginia Beach, VA
Roanoke currently scores 2 points higher overall than Virginia Beach, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Roanoke: 39/100 · Virginia Beach: 37/100
Roanoke is 2 points higher.
Flood
Roanoke: 24/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100
Virginia Beach is 6 points higher.
Wind
Roanoke: 17/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100
Virginia Beach is 13 points higher.
Lightning
Roanoke: 30/100 · Virginia Beach: 43/100
Virginia Beach is 13 points higher.
Tornado
Roanoke: 19/100 · Virginia Beach: 8/100
Roanoke is 11 points higher.
Hail
Roanoke: 100/100 · Virginia Beach: 27/100
Roanoke is 73 points higher.
Storm surge
Roanoke: 0/100 · Virginia Beach: 90/100
Virginia Beach is 90 points higher.