10 Cities In Florida With The Most Sinkholes

Florida’s unique geology means that it suffers more than its fair share of sinkholes. However, not all cities in Florida are equally prone to subterranean collapses. We’ll show you some pictures of sinkholes followed by a list of the ten cities in Florida with the most reported sinkhole activity.

Sinkholes form when the roof an underground cavern gives way and either settles or collapses into the pit below.

Sinkholes can vary considerably in size and depth from the small one shown in the previous image to this massive crater which opened up in Winter Park, FL in 1981.

Many of Florida’s lakes and ponds are actually just sinkholes which have filled with water.

Sinkholes occur in many places besides Florida. This particularly dramatic sinkhole formed in Guatemala City after Tropical Storm Agatha hit in May of 2010.

Now get ready for the 10 worst cities in Florida for sinkholes:

In order of greatest to least, these cities are home to the most reported sinkholes/subsidence features in Florida.

1.Ocala, FL

2.Bartow, FL

3.Tallahassee, FL

4.Tampa, FL

5.Crystal River, FL

6.Pierson, FL

7.Chiefland, FL

8.Lakeland, FL

9.Maitland, FL

10.Longwood, FL

Check out the sinkholes in these cities or any other place in Florida on our website at www.moversatlas.com. Type in a city or an address and view the map to see sinkholes in your area.