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City vs city
Grinnell vs Waterloo, IA
Grinnell currently scores 2 points higher overall than Waterloo, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Grinnell: 43/100 · Waterloo: 41/100
Grinnell is 2 points higher.
Flood
Grinnell: 50/100 · Waterloo: 66/100
Waterloo is 16 points higher.
Wind
Grinnell: 18/100 · Waterloo: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Grinnell: 57/100 · Waterloo: 30/100
Grinnell is 27 points higher.
Tornado
Grinnell: 4/100 · Waterloo: 16/100
Waterloo is 12 points higher.
Hail
Grinnell: 100/100 · Waterloo: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Grinnell: 0/100 · Waterloo: 0/100
No gap.