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Rochester vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 9 points higher overall than Rochester, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Rochester: 37/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 9 points higher.
Flood
Rochester: 73/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
No gap.
Wind
Rochester: 17/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Des Moines is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Rochester: 45/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 13 points higher.
Tornado
Rochester: 16/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Rochester is 4 points higher.
Hail
Rochester: 36/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 64 points higher.
Storm surge
Rochester: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.