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Cherokee vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 4 points higher overall than Cherokee, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Cherokee: 42/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 4 points higher.
Flood
Cherokee: 49/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 24 points higher.
Wind
Cherokee: 19/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Cherokee is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Cherokee: 55/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 3 points higher.
Tornado
Cherokee: 12/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
No gap.
Hail
Cherokee: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Cherokee: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.