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Wind & roof risk snapshot · Des Moines, IA

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Current risk outlook

Wind, roof, and storm stress risk for Des Moines, IA.

Live conditions updated 8 min ago. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

This view focuses on wind-driven roof stress, loose tiles, and how strong gusts typically impact trees and structures here.

Live risk outlook

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (10/100) · Rain 0% · Max wind 7 to 10 mph.

No active local alerts at this moment.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

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Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

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Wind & roof risk score0/100

For typical homes located in Des Moines, IA.

Baseline context

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See how Des Moines scores across each hazard model.

City snapshot

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Flood risk

Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure

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Lightning risk

Thunderstorm and strike exposure

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Wildfire risk

Fuels, dryness, and fire potential

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Tornado risk

Historic tornado corridor exposure

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Hail risk

Hail frequency and roof impact potential

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Local hazard map

Des Moines, IA

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Live wind alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: DMX · radar KDMX

Active alerts near Des Moines

No wind-related alerts right now.

Source: National Weather Service.

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Wind intelligence snapshot

Peak gust forecast (NWS)

Next 24h max gust: 22 mph

Peak time: 2026-02-27T18:00:00+00:00/PT2H

Sustained wind: 15 mph

Source: NWS forecast grid.

Nearest weather station gusts

Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)

Distance from Des Moines: 3 mi

Sustained: 12 mph

Observed: local time

Source: NWS station observations.

Wind alerts (NWS)

No wind-related alerts right now.

Source: National Weather Service.

SPC severe outlook

Day 1: None

Day 2: None

Day 3: None

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

24h gust timeline

Peak gust buckets

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5-day wind & storm outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 7 to 10 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 8 to 15 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 18%

Max wind: 8 to 14 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Sun

MODERATE

Rain chance: 54%

Max wind: 10 mph

Risk score: 35/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 13%

Max wind: 6 to 9 mph

Risk score: 18/100