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City vs city
Palmer vs Waterloo, IA
Palmer and Waterloo are tied on overall score, with the biggest factor difference in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Palmer: 41/100 · Waterloo: 41/100
No gap.
Flood
Palmer: 45/100 · Waterloo: 66/100
Waterloo is 21 points higher.
Wind
Palmer: 19/100 · Waterloo: 18/100
Palmer is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Palmer: 49/100 · Waterloo: 30/100
Palmer is 19 points higher.
Tornado
Palmer: 76/100 · Waterloo: 16/100
Palmer is 60 points higher.
Hail
Palmer: 45/100 · Waterloo: 100/100
Waterloo is 55 points higher.
Storm surge
Palmer: 0/100 · Waterloo: 0/100
No gap.