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City vs city
Elkhart vs Des Moines, IA
Elkhart currently scores 6 points higher overall than Des Moines, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Elkhart: 52/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Elkhart is 6 points higher.
Flood
Elkhart: 43/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 30 points higher.
Wind
Elkhart: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Elkhart: 59/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Elkhart is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Elkhart: 80/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Elkhart is 68 points higher.
Hail
Elkhart: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Elkhart: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.