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City vs city

Ames vs Boone, IA

Ames currently scores 4 points higher overall than Boone, with the largest gap in flood.

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

Hazard breakdown

Overall

Ames: 55/100 · Boone: 51/100

Ames is 4 points higher.

Flood

Ames: 66/100 · Boone: 49/100

Ames is 17 points higher.

Wind

Ames: 18/100 · Boone: 18/100

No gap.

Lightning

Ames: 60/100 · Boone: 65/100

Boone is 5 points higher.

Tornado

Ames: 68/100 · Boone: 64/100

Ames is 4 points higher.

Hail

Ames: 100/100 · Boone: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Ames: 0/100 · Boone: 0/100

No gap.