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Sioux City vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 6 points higher overall than Sioux City, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Sioux City: 40/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 6 points higher.
Flood
Sioux City: 4/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 69 points higher.
Wind
Sioux City: 20/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Sioux City is 2 points higher.
Lightning
Sioux City: 52/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 6 points higher.
Tornado
Sioux City: 40/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Sioux City is 28 points higher.
Hail
Sioux City: 87/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 13 points higher.
Storm surge
Sioux City: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.