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City vs city
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.
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.