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City vs city
Palo vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 7 points higher overall than Palo, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Palo: 39/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 7 points higher.
Flood
Palo: 46/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 27 points higher.
Wind
Palo: 17/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Des Moines is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Palo: 40/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 18 points higher.
Tornado
Palo: 76/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Palo is 64 points higher.
Hail
Palo: 35/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 65 points higher.
Storm surge
Palo: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.