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Ames vs Cedar Rapids, IA

Ames currently scores 13 points higher overall than Cedar Rapids, with the largest gap in tornado.

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

Cedar Rapids

42/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Ames: 55/100 · Cedar Rapids: 42/100

Ames is 13 points higher.

Flood

Ames: 66/100 · Cedar Rapids: 67/100

Cedar Rapids is 1 points higher.

Wind

Ames: 18/100 · Cedar Rapids: 17/100

Ames is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Ames: 60/100 · Cedar Rapids: 43/100

Ames is 17 points higher.

Tornado

Ames: 68/100 · Cedar Rapids: 4/100

Ames is 64 points higher.

Hail

Ames: 100/100 · Cedar Rapids: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Ames: 0/100 · Cedar Rapids: 0/100

No gap.