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City vs city
Salem vs Richmond, VA
Richmond currently scores 14 points higher overall than Salem, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Salem: 38/100 · Richmond: 52/100
Richmond is 14 points higher.
Flood
Salem: 26/100 · Richmond: 29/100
Richmond is 3 points higher.
Wind
Salem: 17/100 · Richmond: 21/100
Richmond is 4 points higher.
Lightning
Salem: 29/100 · Richmond: 47/100
Richmond is 18 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 24/100 · Richmond: 100/100
Richmond is 76 points higher.
Hail
Salem: 100/100 · Richmond: 95/100
Salem is 5 points higher.
Storm surge
Salem: 0/100 · Richmond: 0/100
No gap.