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City vs city
Carter Lake vs Des Moines, IA
Carter Lake currently scores 1 points higher overall than Des Moines, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Carter Lake: 47/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Carter Lake is 1 points higher.
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: 56/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Carter Lake is 44 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.