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City vs city
Gainesville vs Tampa, FL
Tampa currently scores 9 points higher overall than Gainesville, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Gainesville: 59/100 · Tampa: 68/100
Tampa is 9 points higher.
Flood
Gainesville: 35/100 · Tampa: 47/100
Tampa is 12 points higher.
Wind
Gainesville: 32/100 · Tampa: 47/100
Tampa is 15 points higher.
Lightning
Gainesville: 97/100 · Tampa: 80/100
Gainesville is 17 points higher.
Tornado
Gainesville: 56/100 · Tampa: 100/100
Tampa is 44 points higher.
Hail
Gainesville: 100/100 · Tampa: 94/100
Gainesville is 6 points higher.
Storm surge
Gainesville: 0/100 · Tampa: 99/100
Tampa is 99 points higher.