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City vs city

Johnston vs Des Moines, IA

Johnston currently scores 5 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.

Johnston

51/100

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Des Moines

46/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Johnston: 51/100 · Des Moines: 46/100

Johnston is 5 points higher.

Flood

Johnston: 52/100 · Des Moines: 73/100

Des Moines is 21 points higher.

Wind

Johnston: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100

No gap.

Lightning

Johnston: 58/100 · Des Moines: 58/100

No gap.

Tornado

Johnston: 76/100 · Des Moines: 12/100

Johnston is 64 points higher.

Hail

Johnston: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Johnston: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100

No gap.