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Birmingham vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 14 points higher overall than Birmingham, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Birmingham: 32/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 14 points higher.
Flood
Birmingham: 60/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 13 points higher.
Wind
Birmingham: 17/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Des Moines is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Birmingham: 47/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 11 points higher.
Tornado
Birmingham: 24/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Birmingham is 12 points higher.
Hail
Birmingham: 26/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 74 points higher.
Storm surge
Birmingham: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.