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Rochester vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 10 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: 36/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 10 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: 15/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Rochester is 3 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.