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Lake Wales vs Tampa, FL
Tampa currently scores 24 points higher overall than Lake Wales, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Lake Wales: 44/100 · Tampa: 68/100
Tampa is 24 points higher.
Flood
Lake Wales: 31/100 · Tampa: 47/100
Tampa is 16 points higher.
Wind
Lake Wales: 45/100 · Tampa: 47/100
Tampa is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Lake Wales: 100/100 · Tampa: 80/100
Lake Wales is 20 points higher.
Tornado
Lake Wales: 0/100 · Tampa: 100/100
Tampa is 100 points higher.
Hail
Lake Wales: 10/100 · Tampa: 94/100
Tampa is 84 points higher.
Storm surge
Lake Wales: 0/100 · Tampa: 99/100
Tampa is 99 points higher.