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City vs city
Benton vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 1 points higher overall than Benton, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Benton: 45/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 1 points higher.
Flood
Benton: 49/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 24 points higher.
Wind
Benton: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Benton: 63/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Benton is 5 points higher.
Tornado
Benton: 84/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Benton is 72 points higher.
Hail
Benton: 38/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 62 points higher.
Storm surge
Benton: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.