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Grimes vs Waterloo, IA
Grimes currently scores 10 points higher overall than Waterloo, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Grimes: 51/100 · Waterloo: 41/100
Grimes is 10 points higher.
Flood
Grimes: 52/100 · Waterloo: 66/100
Waterloo is 14 points higher.
Wind
Grimes: 18/100 · Waterloo: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Grimes: 58/100 · Waterloo: 30/100
Grimes is 28 points higher.
Tornado
Grimes: 76/100 · Waterloo: 16/100
Grimes is 60 points higher.
Hail
Grimes: 100/100 · Waterloo: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Grimes: 0/100 · Waterloo: 0/100
No gap.