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Forest City vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 6 points higher overall than Forest City, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Forest City: 40/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 6 points higher.
Flood
Forest City: 78/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Forest City is 5 points higher.
Wind
Forest City: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Forest City: 33/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 25 points higher.
Tornado
Forest City: 16/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Forest City is 4 points higher.
Hail
Forest City: 90/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 10 points higher.
Storm surge
Forest City: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.