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City vs city
Ames vs Iowa City, IA
Ames currently scores 8 points higher overall than Iowa City, 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 · Iowa City: 47/100
Ames is 8 points higher.
Flood
Ames: 66/100 · Iowa City: 64/100
Ames is 2 points higher.
Wind
Ames: 18/100 · Iowa City: 17/100
Ames is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Ames: 60/100 · Iowa City: 47/100
Ames is 13 points higher.
Tornado
Ames: 68/100 · Iowa City: 40/100
Ames is 28 points higher.
Hail
Ames: 100/100 · Iowa City: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Ames: 0/100 · Iowa City: 0/100
No gap.