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City vs city
Montpelier vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 21 points higher overall than Montpelier, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Montpelier: 25/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 21 points higher.
Flood
Montpelier: 37/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 36 points higher.
Wind
Montpelier: 17/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Des Moines is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Montpelier: 42/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 16 points higher.
Tornado
Montpelier: 15/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Montpelier is 3 points higher.
Hail
Montpelier: 20/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 80 points higher.
Storm surge
Montpelier: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.