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City vs city
Des Moines vs Waterloo, IA
Des Moines currently scores 5 points higher overall than Waterloo, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Des Moines: 46/100 · Waterloo: 41/100
Des Moines is 5 points higher.
Flood
Des Moines: 73/100 · Waterloo: 66/100
Des Moines is 7 points higher.
Wind
Des Moines: 18/100 · Waterloo: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Des Moines: 58/100 · Waterloo: 30/100
Des Moines is 28 points higher.
Tornado
Des Moines: 12/100 · Waterloo: 16/100
Waterloo is 4 points higher.
Hail
Des Moines: 100/100 · Waterloo: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Des Moines: 0/100 · Waterloo: 0/100
No gap.