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Sheldon vs Des Moines, IA

Sheldon currently scores 5 points higher overall than Des Moines, with the largest gap in tornado.

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Sheldon

51/100

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Des Moines

46/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Sheldon: 51/100 · Des Moines: 46/100

Sheldon is 5 points higher.

Flood

Sheldon: 57/100 · Des Moines: 73/100

Des Moines is 16 points higher.

Wind

Sheldon: 20/100 · Des Moines: 18/100

Sheldon is 2 points higher.

Lightning

Sheldon: 55/100 · Des Moines: 58/100

Des Moines is 3 points higher.

Tornado

Sheldon: 76/100 · Des Moines: 12/100

Sheldon is 64 points higher.

Hail

Sheldon: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Sheldon: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100

No gap.