City vs city
Salem vs Virginia Beach, VA
Salem currently scores 3 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
Salem: 38/100 · Virginia Beach: 35/100
Salem is 3 points higher.
Flood
Salem: 26/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100
Virginia Beach is 4 points higher.
Wind
Salem: 17/100 · Virginia Beach: 30/100
Virginia Beach is 13 points higher.
Lightning
Salem: 29/100 · Virginia Beach: 43/100
Virginia Beach is 14 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 24/100 · Virginia Beach: 8/100
Salem is 16 points higher.
Hail
Salem: 100/100 · Virginia Beach: 18/100
Salem is 82 points higher.
Storm surge
Salem: 0/100 · Virginia Beach: 90/100
Virginia Beach is 90 points higher.