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City vs city
Bedford vs Des Moines, IA
Bedford and Des Moines are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Bedford: 46/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
No gap.
Flood
Bedford: 47/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 26 points higher.
Wind
Bedford: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Bedford: 64/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Bedford is 6 points higher.
Tornado
Bedford: 35/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Bedford is 23 points higher.
Hail
Bedford: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Bedford: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.