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City vs city
St. Petersburg vs Tampa, FL
Tampa currently scores 6 points higher overall than St. Petersburg, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
St. Petersburg: 62/100 · Tampa: 68/100
Tampa is 6 points higher.
Flood
St. Petersburg: 37/100 · Tampa: 47/100
Tampa is 10 points higher.
Wind
St. Petersburg: 50/100 · Tampa: 47/100
St. Petersburg is 3 points higher.
Lightning
St. Petersburg: 63/100 · Tampa: 80/100
Tampa is 17 points higher.
Tornado
St. Petersburg: 100/100 · Tampa: 100/100
No gap.
Hail
St. Petersburg: 82/100 · Tampa: 94/100
Tampa is 12 points higher.
Storm surge
St. Petersburg: 99/100 · Tampa: 99/100
No gap.