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City vs city
Gaithersburg vs Frederick, MD
Gaithersburg currently scores 5 points higher overall than Frederick, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Gaithersburg: 29/100 · Frederick: 24/100
Gaithersburg is 5 points higher.
Flood
Gaithersburg: 24/100 · Frederick: 20/100
Gaithersburg is 4 points higher.
Wind
Gaithersburg: 20/100 · Frederick: 20/100
No gap.
Lightning
Gaithersburg: 35/100 · Frederick: 26/100
Gaithersburg is 9 points higher.
Tornado
Gaithersburg: 11/100 · Frederick: 16/100
Frederick is 5 points higher.
Hail
Gaithersburg: 64/100 · Frederick: 31/100
Gaithersburg is 33 points higher.
Storm surge
Gaithersburg: 0/100 · Frederick: 0/100
No gap.