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City vs city
Derwood vs Gaithersburg, MD
Derwood and Gaithersburg are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Derwood: 35/100 · Gaithersburg: 35/100
No gap.
Flood
Derwood: 20/100 · Gaithersburg: 24/100
Gaithersburg is 4 points higher.
Wind
Derwood: 21/100 · Gaithersburg: 20/100
Derwood is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Derwood: 36/100 · Gaithersburg: 35/100
Derwood is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Derwood: 16/100 · Gaithersburg: 24/100
Gaithersburg is 8 points higher.
Hail
Derwood: 85/100 · Gaithersburg: 79/100
Derwood is 6 points higher.
Storm surge
Derwood: 0/100 · Gaithersburg: 0/100
No gap.