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Iowa City vs Waterloo, IA

Iowa City currently scores 6 points higher overall than Waterloo, with the largest gap in tornado.

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

Iowa City

47/100

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Waterloo

41/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Iowa City: 47/100 · Waterloo: 41/100

Iowa City is 6 points higher.

Flood

Iowa City: 64/100 · Waterloo: 66/100

Waterloo is 2 points higher.

Wind

Iowa City: 17/100 · Waterloo: 18/100

Waterloo is 1 points higher.

Lightning

Iowa City: 47/100 · Waterloo: 30/100

Iowa City is 17 points higher.

Tornado

Iowa City: 40/100 · Waterloo: 16/100

Iowa City is 24 points higher.

Hail

Iowa City: 100/100 · Waterloo: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Iowa City: 0/100 · Waterloo: 0/100

No gap.