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Ames vs Waterloo, IA

Ames currently scores 14 points higher overall than Waterloo, with the largest gap in tornado.

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

Waterloo

41/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Ames: 55/100 · Waterloo: 41/100

Ames is 14 points higher.

Flood

Ames: 66/100 · Waterloo: 66/100

No gap.

Wind

Ames: 18/100 · Waterloo: 18/100

No gap.

Lightning

Ames: 60/100 · Waterloo: 30/100

Ames is 30 points higher.

Tornado

Ames: 68/100 · Waterloo: 16/100

Ames is 52 points higher.

Hail

Ames: 100/100 · Waterloo: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Ames: 0/100 · Waterloo: 0/100

No gap.