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Charles City vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 9 points higher overall than Charles City, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Charles City: 37/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 9 points higher.
Flood
Charles City: 68/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 5 points higher.
Wind
Charles City: 17/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Des Moines is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Charles City: 19/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 39 points higher.
Tornado
Charles City: 4/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Des Moines is 8 points higher.
Hail
Charles City: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Charles City: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.