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Melbourne vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 7 points higher overall than Melbourne, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Melbourne: 39/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 7 points higher.
Flood
Melbourne: 49/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 24 points higher.
Wind
Melbourne: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Melbourne: 52/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 6 points higher.
Tornado
Melbourne: 40/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Melbourne is 28 points higher.
Hail
Melbourne: 47/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 53 points higher.
Storm surge
Melbourne: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.