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Grimes vs Iowa City, IA

Grimes currently scores 4 points higher overall than Iowa City, with the largest gap in tornado.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

Grimes

51/100

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Iowa City

47/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Grimes: 51/100 · Iowa City: 47/100

Grimes is 4 points higher.

Flood

Grimes: 52/100 · Iowa City: 64/100

Iowa City is 12 points higher.

Wind

Grimes: 18/100 · Iowa City: 17/100

Grimes is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Grimes: 58/100 · Iowa City: 47/100

Grimes is 11 points higher.

Tornado

Grimes: 76/100 · Iowa City: 40/100

Grimes is 36 points higher.

Hail

Grimes: 100/100 · Iowa City: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Grimes: 0/100 · Iowa City: 0/100

No gap.