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City vs city
Ottumwa vs Waterloo, IA
Ottumwa and Waterloo are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Ottumwa: 41/100 · Waterloo: 41/100
No gap.
Flood
Ottumwa: 57/100 · Waterloo: 66/100
Waterloo is 9 points higher.
Wind
Ottumwa: 17/100 · Waterloo: 18/100
Waterloo is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Ottumwa: 54/100 · Waterloo: 30/100
Ottumwa is 24 points higher.
Tornado
Ottumwa: 8/100 · Waterloo: 16/100
Waterloo is 8 points higher.
Hail
Ottumwa: 91/100 · Waterloo: 100/100
Waterloo is 9 points higher.
Storm surge
Ottumwa: 0/100 · Waterloo: 0/100
No gap.