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Buffalo vs Iowa City, IA
Iowa City currently scores 14 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 · Iowa City: 48/100
Iowa City is 14 points higher.
Flood
Buffalo: 34/100 · Iowa City: 64/100
Iowa City is 30 points higher.
Wind
Buffalo: 17/100 · Iowa City: 17/100
No gap.
Lightning
Buffalo: 42/100 · Iowa City: 47/100
Iowa City is 5 points higher.
Tornado
Buffalo: 50/100 · Iowa City: 38/100
Buffalo is 12 points higher.
Hail
Buffalo: 58/100 · Iowa City: 100/100
Iowa City is 42 points higher.
Storm surge
Buffalo: 0/100 · Iowa City: 0/100
No gap.