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Buffalo vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 12 points higher overall than Buffalo, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Buffalo: 34/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 12 points higher.
Flood
Buffalo: 34/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 39 points higher.
Wind
Buffalo: 17/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Des Moines is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Buffalo: 42/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 16 points higher.
Tornado
Buffalo: 44/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Buffalo is 32 points higher.
Hail
Buffalo: 59/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 41 points higher.
Storm surge
Buffalo: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.