City vs state

How does Ames compare with IA?

Ames is most above the IA average in tornado (12 points higher).

Use this page to compare city-level risk against statewide averages for relocation and planning.

Score comparison

Overall

Ames

55/100

IA

54/100

1 points above state average.

Flood

Ames

66/100

IA

69/100

3 points below state average.

Wind

Ames

18/100

IA

10/100

8 points above state average.

Lightning

Ames

60/100

IA

59/100

1 points above state average.

Tornado

Ames

68/100

IA

56/100

12 points above state average.

Hail

Ames

100/100

IA

100/100

At state average.

Storm surge

Ames

0/100

IA

0/100

At state average.