City vs city
Gaithersburg vs Silver Spring, MD
Gaithersburg currently scores 7 points higher overall than Silver Spring, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Gaithersburg: 29/100 · Silver Spring: 22/100
Gaithersburg is 7 points higher.
Flood
Gaithersburg: 24/100 · Silver Spring: 0/100
Gaithersburg is 24 points higher.
Wind
Gaithersburg: 20/100 · Silver Spring: 21/100
Silver Spring is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Gaithersburg: 35/100 · Silver Spring: 38/100
Silver Spring is 3 points higher.
Tornado
Gaithersburg: 11/100 · Silver Spring: 13/100
Silver Spring is 2 points higher.
Hail
Gaithersburg: 64/100 · Silver Spring: 82/100
Silver Spring is 18 points higher.
Storm surge
Gaithersburg: 0/100 · Silver Spring: 17/100
Silver Spring is 17 points higher.