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Beacon vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 2 points higher overall than Beacon, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Beacon: 44/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 2 points higher.
Flood
Beacon: 60/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 13 points higher.
Wind
Beacon: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Beacon: 58/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
No gap.
Tornado
Beacon: 12/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
No gap.
Hail
Beacon: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Beacon: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.