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City vs city

Sussex vs Chesapeake, VA

Chesapeake currently scores 4 points higher overall than Sussex, with the largest gap in storm surge.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Sussex

30/100

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Chesapeake

34/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Sussex: 30/100 · Chesapeake: 34/100

Chesapeake is 4 points higher.

Flood

Sussex: 48/100 · Chesapeake: 26/100

Sussex is 22 points higher.

Wind

Sussex: 22/100 · Chesapeake: 27/100

Chesapeake is 5 points higher.

Lightning

Sussex: 49/100 · Chesapeake: 42/100

Sussex is 7 points higher.

Tornado

Sussex: 16/100 · Chesapeake: 8/100

Sussex is 8 points higher.

Hail

Sussex: 5/100 · Chesapeake: 17/100

Chesapeake is 12 points higher.

Storm surge

Sussex: 0/100 · Chesapeake: 78/100

Chesapeake is 78 points higher.