// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue |
| Operator / Branch | Hillsborough County Aviation Authority |
| Host County | Hillsborough County FL |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 30 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Tampa International sits on Tampa Bay with extreme hurricane storm surge vulnerability. Tampa Bay amplifies storm surge from Gulf hurricanes with the bay geometry funneling surge inland. Helene 2024 demonstrated serious storm surge risk for the Tampa Bay area.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
21 million annual passengers. Tampa Bay geometry creates extreme storm surge amplification. Helene 2024 demonstrated the severity of the threat.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
SR-60, I-275, Memorial Highway. Hillsborough County Emergency Management coordinates hurricane surge protocols.