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Parkersburg vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 10 points higher overall than Parkersburg, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Parkersburg: 36/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 10 points higher.
Flood
Parkersburg: 69/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 4 points higher.
Wind
Parkersburg: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Parkersburg: 26/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 32 points higher.
Tornado
Parkersburg: 4/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Des Moines is 8 points higher.
Hail
Parkersburg: 80/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 20 points higher.
Storm surge
Parkersburg: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.