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City vs city
Ames vs Des Moines, IA
Ames currently scores 9 points higher overall than Des Moines, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Ames: 55/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Ames is 9 points higher.
Flood
Ames: 66/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 7 points higher.
Wind
Ames: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Ames: 60/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Ames is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Ames: 68/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Ames is 56 points higher.
Hail
Ames: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Ames: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.