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City vs city
Pella vs Des Moines, IA
Pella currently scores 3 points higher overall than Des Moines, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Pella: 49/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Pella is 3 points higher.
Flood
Pella: 56/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 17 points higher.
Wind
Pella: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Pella: 60/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Pella is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Pella: 48/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Pella is 36 points higher.
Hail
Pella: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Pella: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.