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City vs city
Oelwein vs Independence, IA
Oelwein currently scores 7 points higher overall than Independence, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Oelwein: 40/100 · Independence: 33/100
Oelwein is 7 points higher.
Flood
Oelwein: 46/100 · Independence: 63/100
Independence is 17 points higher.
Wind
Oelwein: 17/100 · Independence: 17/100
No gap.
Lightning
Oelwein: 27/100 · Independence: 31/100
Independence is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Oelwein: 76/100 · Independence: 24/100
Oelwein is 52 points higher.
Hail
Oelwein: 53/100 · Independence: 48/100
Oelwein is 5 points higher.
Storm surge
Oelwein: 0/100 · Independence: 0/100
No gap.