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City vs city
Thornton vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 17 points higher overall than Thornton, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Thornton: 29/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 17 points higher.
Flood
Thornton: 56/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 17 points higher.
Wind
Thornton: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Thornton: 23/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 35 points higher.
Tornado
Thornton: 16/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Thornton is 4 points higher.
Hail
Thornton: 40/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 60 points higher.
Storm surge
Thornton: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.