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Denver vs Des Moines, IA

Des Moines currently scores 5 points higher overall than Denver, with the largest gap in lightning.

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

Denver

41/100

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Des Moines

46/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Denver: 41/100 · Des Moines: 46/100

Des Moines is 5 points higher.

Flood

Denver: 60/100 · Des Moines: 73/100

Des Moines is 13 points higher.

Wind

Denver: 17/100 · Des Moines: 18/100

Des Moines is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Denver: 26/100 · Des Moines: 58/100

Des Moines is 32 points higher.

Tornado

Denver: 0/100 · Des Moines: 12/100

Des Moines is 12 points higher.

Hail

Denver: 97/100 · Des Moines: 100/100

Des Moines is 3 points higher.

Storm surge

Denver: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100

No gap.