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Direct answer
Is Ottumwa, IA safe from high wind?
Ottumwa is lower risk for wind damage in the long-term model (17/100), but risk is not zero during active weather periods.
City score
17/100
Level: low
State average
10/100
Same hazard across IA.
Comparison
Ottumwa is close to the state average for this hazard (17 vs 10).
Why this answer
Wind exposure derived from ingested design wind / climatology tiles.
This answer combines long-term hazard scoring with current live signals. Use the live page for active watch/warning context over the next 6-24 hours.
Insurance pricing and deductible structure can still vary by neighborhood and carrier, so validate policy details against this risk profile.
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