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Dow City vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 12 points higher overall than Dow City, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Dow City: 34/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 12 points higher.
Flood
Dow City: 56/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 17 points higher.
Wind
Dow City: 19/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Dow City is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Dow City: 59/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Dow City is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Dow City: 16/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Dow City is 4 points higher.
Hail
Dow City: 40/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 60 points higher.
Storm surge
Dow City: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.