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Salem vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 11 points higher overall than Salem, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Salem: 35/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 11 points higher.
Flood
Salem: 56/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 17 points higher.
Wind
Salem: 17/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Des Moines is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Salem: 44/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 14 points higher.
Tornado
Salem: 0/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Des Moines is 12 points higher.
Hail
Salem: 42/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 58 points higher.
Storm surge
Salem: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.