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Des Moines vs Sioux City, IA
Des Moines currently scores 6 points higher overall than Sioux City, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Des Moines: 46/100 · Sioux City: 40/100
Des Moines is 6 points higher.
Flood
Des Moines: 73/100 · Sioux City: 4/100
Des Moines is 69 points higher.
Wind
Des Moines: 18/100 · Sioux City: 20/100
Sioux City is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Des Moines: 58/100 · Sioux City: 52/100
Des Moines is 6 points higher.
Tornado
Des Moines: 12/100 · Sioux City: 40/100
Sioux City is 28 points higher.
Hail
Des Moines: 100/100 · Sioux City: 87/100
Des Moines is 13 points higher.
Storm surge
Des Moines: 0/100 · Sioux City: 0/100
No gap.