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Lake City vs Des Moines, IA
Lake 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
Lake City: 47/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Lake City is 1 points higher.
Flood
Lake City: 49/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 24 points higher.
Wind
Lake City: 19/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Lake City is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Lake City: 62/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Lake City is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Lake City: 72/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Lake City is 60 points higher.
Hail
Lake City: 70/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 30 points higher.
Storm surge
Lake City: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.