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City vs city
Rock Rapids vs Des Moines, IA
Rock Rapids currently scores 2 points higher overall than Des Moines, with the largest gap in lightning.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Rock Rapids: 48/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Rock Rapids is 2 points higher.
Flood
Rock Rapids: 71/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 2 points higher.
Wind
Rock Rapids: 20/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Rock Rapids is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Rock Rapids: 45/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 13 points higher.
Tornado
Rock Rapids: 0/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Des Moines is 12 points higher.
Hail
Rock Rapids: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Rock Rapids: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.