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City vs city
Hiawatha vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 2 points higher overall than Hiawatha, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Hiawatha: 44/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 2 points higher.
Flood
Hiawatha: 43/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 30 points higher.
Wind
Hiawatha: 17/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Des Moines is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Hiawatha: 40/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 18 points higher.
Tornado
Hiawatha: 48/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Hiawatha is 36 points higher.
Hail
Hiawatha: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Hiawatha: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.