// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue |
| Operator / Branch | Florida Gators / NCAA |
| Host County | Alachua County FL |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 2 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium The Swamp is an 88,548-capacity outdoor NCAA stadium home to the Florida Gators in Gainesville. It is one of the most intimidating venues in college football. The stadium sits in the path of Gulf Coast hurricanes and Florida afternoon thunderstorms create lightning risk during outdoor games.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Gainesville with 140,000 residents. The Swamp is one of the loudest and most intimidating stadiums in college football. Hurricane season overlaps with early football season. Florida afternoon thunderstorms with intense lightning are extremely common during September games.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-75, US-441, Stadium Road. Alachua County Emergency Management coordinates hurricane and mass gathering protocols.