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City vs city
Carter Lake vs Des Moines, IA
Carter Lake 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
Carter Lake: 46/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
No gap.
Flood
Carter Lake: 25/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 48 points higher.
Wind
Carter Lake: 19/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Carter Lake is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Carter Lake: 50/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 8 points higher.
Tornado
Carter Lake: 54/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Carter Lake is 42 points higher.
Hail
Carter Lake: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Carter Lake: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.