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Mason City vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 1 points higher overall than Mason City, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Mason City: 45/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 1 points higher.
Flood
Mason City: 61/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 12 points higher.
Wind
Mason City: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Mason City: 25/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 33 points higher.
Tornado
Mason City: 56/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Mason City is 44 points higher.
Hail
Mason City: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Mason City: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.