City vs state

How does Ames compare with IA?

Ames is most above the IA average in tornado (13 points higher).

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

Score comparison

Overall

Ames

51/100

IA

49/100

2 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

43/100

IA

30/100

13 points above state average.

Hail

Ames

77/100

IA

75/100

2 points above state average.

Storm surge

Ames

0/100

IA

0/100

At state average.