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Elgin vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 16 points higher overall than Elgin, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Elgin: 30/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 16 points higher.
Flood
Elgin: 56/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 17 points higher.
Wind
Elgin: 17/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Des Moines is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Elgin: 17/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 41 points higher.
Tornado
Elgin: 0/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Des Moines is 12 points higher.
Hail
Elgin: 41/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 59 points higher.
Storm surge
Elgin: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.