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City vs city
Cedar Rapids vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 4 points higher overall than Cedar Rapids, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Cedar Rapids: 42/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 4 points higher.
Flood
Cedar Rapids: 67/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 6 points higher.
Wind
Cedar Rapids: 17/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Des Moines is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Cedar Rapids: 43/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 15 points higher.
Tornado
Cedar Rapids: 4/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Des Moines is 8 points higher.
Hail
Cedar Rapids: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Cedar Rapids: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.