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Storm Lake vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 6 points higher overall than Storm Lake, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Storm Lake: 40/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 6 points higher.
Flood
Storm Lake: 59/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 14 points higher.
Wind
Storm Lake: 19/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Storm Lake is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Storm Lake: 55/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 3 points higher.
Tornado
Storm Lake: 32/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Storm Lake is 20 points higher.
Hail
Storm Lake: 69/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 31 points higher.
Storm surge
Storm Lake: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.