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City vs city
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.
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.