City vs state

How does Des Moines compare with IA?

Des Moines is most below the IA average in tornado (44 points lower).

Use this page to compare city-level risk against statewide averages for relocation and planning.

Score comparison

Overall

Des Moines

46/100

IA

54/100

8 points below state average.

Flood

Des Moines

73/100

IA

69/100

4 points above state average.

Wind

Des Moines

18/100

IA

10/100

8 points above state average.

Lightning

Des Moines

58/100

IA

59/100

1 points below state average.

Tornado

Des Moines

12/100

IA

56/100

44 points below state average.

Hail

Des Moines

100/100

IA

100/100

At state average.

Storm surge

Des Moines

0/100

IA

0/100

At state average.