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City vs city
Fort Dodge vs Des Moines, IA
Fort Dodge 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
Fort Dodge: 52/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Fort Dodge is 6 points higher.
Flood
Fort Dodge: 49/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 24 points higher.
Wind
Fort Dodge: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Fort Dodge: 47/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 11 points higher.
Tornado
Fort Dodge: 100/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Fort Dodge is 88 points higher.
Hail
Fort Dodge: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Fort Dodge: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.