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City vs state
How does Salem compare with VA?
Salem is most below the VA reference in lightning (17 points lower).
Use this page to compare city-level risk against the statewide reference for relocation and planning. The benchmark is p85-based state reference, not an arithmetic average. Missing coverage is unavailable, not zero risk.
Score comparison
Overall
Salem
40/100
VA
45/100
5 points below state reference.
Flood
Salem
26/100
VA
33/100
7 points below state reference.
Wind
Salem
17/100
VA
11/100
6 points above state reference.
Lightning
Salem
29/100
VA
46/100
17 points below state reference.
Tornado
Salem
23/100
VA
27/100
4 points below state reference.
Hail
Salem
100/100
VA
100/100
At state reference.
Storm surge
Salem
Unavailable
VA
0/100
City score unavailable; no comparison.
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