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City vs city
Northwood vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 20 points higher overall than Northwood, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Northwood: 26/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 20 points higher.
Flood
Northwood: 0/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 73 points higher.
Wind
Northwood: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Northwood: 29/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 29 points higher.
Tornado
Northwood: 8/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Des Moines is 4 points higher.
Hail
Northwood: 81/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 19 points higher.
Storm surge
Northwood: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.