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Waycross vs Gainesville, GA

Waycross and Gainesville are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in hail.

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

Waycross

43/100

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Gainesville

43/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Waycross: 43/100 · Gainesville: 43/100

No gap.

Flood

Waycross: 47/100 · Gainesville: 28/100

Waycross is 19 points higher.

Wind

Waycross: 23/100 · Gainesville: 15/100

Waycross is 8 points higher.

Lightning

Waycross: 74/100 · Gainesville: 56/100

Waycross is 18 points higher.

Tornado

Waycross: 32/100 · Gainesville: 44/100

Gainesville is 12 points higher.

Hail

Waycross: 50/100 · Gainesville: 100/100

Gainesville is 50 points higher.

Storm surge

Waycross: 0/100 · Gainesville: 0/100

No gap.