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Dakota City vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 15 points higher overall than Dakota City, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Dakota City: 31/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 15 points higher.
Flood
Dakota City: 55/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 18 points higher.
Wind
Dakota City: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Dakota City: 37/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 21 points higher.
Tornado
Dakota City: 32/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Dakota City is 20 points higher.
Hail
Dakota City: 29/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 71 points higher.
Storm surge
Dakota City: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.