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City vs city
Cedar Falls vs Des Moines, IA
Cedar Falls and Des Moines are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Cedar Falls: 46/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
No gap.
Flood
Cedar Falls: 80/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Cedar Falls is 7 points higher.
Wind
Cedar Falls: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Cedar Falls: 28/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 30 points higher.
Tornado
Cedar Falls: 40/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Cedar Falls is 28 points higher.
Hail
Cedar Falls: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Cedar Falls: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.