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Mason City vs Waterloo, IA
Mason City currently scores 4 points higher overall than Waterloo, 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 · Waterloo: 41/100
Mason City is 4 points higher.
Flood
Mason City: 61/100 · Waterloo: 66/100
Waterloo is 5 points higher.
Wind
Mason City: 18/100 · Waterloo: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Mason City: 25/100 · Waterloo: 30/100
Waterloo is 5 points higher.
Tornado
Mason City: 56/100 · Waterloo: 16/100
Mason City is 40 points higher.
Hail
Mason City: 100/100 · Waterloo: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Mason City: 0/100 · Waterloo: 0/100
No gap.