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Ottumwa vs Iowa City, IA
Iowa City currently scores 7 points higher overall than Ottumwa, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Ottumwa: 41/100 · Iowa City: 48/100
Iowa City is 7 points higher.
Flood
Ottumwa: 57/100 · Iowa City: 64/100
Iowa City is 7 points higher.
Wind
Ottumwa: 17/100 · Iowa City: 17/100
No gap.
Lightning
Ottumwa: 54/100 · Iowa City: 47/100
Ottumwa is 7 points higher.
Tornado
Ottumwa: 8/100 · Iowa City: 38/100
Iowa City is 30 points higher.
Hail
Ottumwa: 89/100 · Iowa City: 100/100
Iowa City is 11 points higher.
Storm surge
Ottumwa: 0/100 · Iowa City: 0/100
No gap.