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City vs city
Salem vs Norfolk, VA
Norfolk currently scores 12 points higher overall than Salem, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Salem: 38/100 · Norfolk: 50/100
Norfolk is 12 points higher.
Flood
Salem: 26/100 · Norfolk: 46/100
Norfolk is 20 points higher.
Wind
Salem: 17/100 · Norfolk: 27/100
Norfolk is 10 points higher.
Lightning
Salem: 29/100 · Norfolk: 45/100
Norfolk is 16 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 24/100 · Norfolk: 48/100
Norfolk is 24 points higher.
Hail
Salem: 100/100 · Norfolk: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Salem: 0/100 · Norfolk: 77/100
Norfolk is 77 points higher.