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City vs city
Kent vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 9 points higher overall than Kent, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Kent: 37/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 9 points higher.
Flood
Kent: 53/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 20 points higher.
Wind
Kent: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Kent: 61/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Kent is 3 points higher.
Tornado
Kent: 40/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Kent is 28 points higher.
Hail
Kent: 28/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 72 points higher.
Storm surge
Kent: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.