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Iowa City vs Des Moines, IA
Iowa City currently scores 1 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
Iowa City: 47/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Iowa City is 1 points higher.
Flood
Iowa City: 64/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 9 points higher.
Wind
Iowa City: 17/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Des Moines is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Iowa City: 47/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 11 points higher.
Tornado
Iowa City: 40/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Iowa City is 28 points higher.
Hail
Iowa City: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Iowa City: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.