City vs city

Council Bluffs vs Des Moines, IA

Council Bluffs currently scores 2 points higher overall than Des Moines, with the largest gap in tornado.

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

Council Bluffs

48/100

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Des Moines

46/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Council Bluffs: 48/100 · Des Moines: 46/100

Council Bluffs is 2 points higher.

Flood

Council Bluffs: 5/100 · Des Moines: 73/100

Des Moines is 68 points higher.

Wind

Council Bluffs: 19/100 · Des Moines: 18/100

Council Bluffs is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Council Bluffs: 53/100 · Des Moines: 58/100

Des Moines is 5 points higher.

Tornado

Council Bluffs: 84/100 · Des Moines: 12/100

Council Bluffs is 72 points higher.

Hail

Council Bluffs: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Council Bluffs: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100

No gap.