City vs city

Cedar Rapids vs West Des Moines, IA

West Des Moines currently scores 10 points higher overall than Cedar Rapids, with the largest gap in flood.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Cedar Rapids

42/100

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West Des Moines

52/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Cedar Rapids: 42/100 · West Des Moines: 52/100

West Des Moines is 10 points higher.

Flood

Cedar Rapids: 67/100 · West Des Moines: 100/100

West Des Moines is 33 points higher.

Wind

Cedar Rapids: 17/100 · West Des Moines: 18/100

West Des Moines is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Cedar Rapids: 43/100 · West Des Moines: 58/100

West Des Moines is 15 points higher.

Tornado

Cedar Rapids: 4/100 · West Des Moines: 32/100

West Des Moines is 28 points higher.

Hail

Cedar Rapids: 100/100 · West Des Moines: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Cedar Rapids: 0/100 · West Des Moines: 0/100

No gap.