City vs city

Virginia Beach vs Richmond, VA

Richmond currently scores 17 points higher overall than Virginia Beach, with the largest gap in tornado.

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

Virginia Beach

35/100

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Richmond

52/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Virginia Beach: 35/100 · Richmond: 52/100

Richmond is 17 points higher.

Flood

Virginia Beach: 30/100 · Richmond: 29/100

Virginia Beach is 1 points higher.

Wind

Virginia Beach: 30/100 · Richmond: 21/100

Virginia Beach is 9 points higher.

Lightning

Virginia Beach: 43/100 · Richmond: 47/100

Richmond is 4 points higher.

Tornado

Virginia Beach: 8/100 · Richmond: 100/100

Richmond is 92 points higher.

Hail

Virginia Beach: 18/100 · Richmond: 95/100

Richmond is 77 points higher.

Storm surge

Virginia Beach: 90/100 · Richmond: 0/100

Virginia Beach is 90 points higher.