City vs city

Des Moines vs Iowa City, IA

Iowa City currently scores 1 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.

Des Moines

46/100

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Iowa City

47/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Des Moines: 46/100 · Iowa City: 47/100

Iowa City is 1 points higher.

Flood

Des Moines: 73/100 · Iowa City: 64/100

Des Moines is 9 points higher.

Wind

Des Moines: 18/100 · Iowa City: 17/100

Des Moines is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Des Moines: 58/100 · Iowa City: 47/100

Des Moines is 11 points higher.

Tornado

Des Moines: 12/100 · Iowa City: 40/100

Iowa City is 28 points higher.

Hail

Des Moines: 100/100 · Iowa City: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Des Moines: 0/100 · Iowa City: 0/100

No gap.