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Alta vs Des Moines, IA

Des Moines currently scores 14 points higher overall than Alta, with the largest gap in hail.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Des Moines

46/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Alta: 32/100 · Des Moines: 46/100

Des Moines is 14 points higher.

Flood

Alta: 43/100 · Des Moines: 73/100

Des Moines is 30 points higher.

Wind

Alta: 19/100 · Des Moines: 18/100

Alta is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Alta: 56/100 · Des Moines: 58/100

Des Moines is 2 points higher.

Tornado

Alta: 24/100 · Des Moines: 12/100

Alta is 12 points higher.

Hail

Alta: 27/100 · Des Moines: 100/100

Des Moines is 73 points higher.

Storm surge

Alta: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100

No gap.