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City vs city
Urbandale vs Des Moines, IA
Urbandale currently scores 5 points higher overall than Des Moines, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Urbandale: 51/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Urbandale is 5 points higher.
Flood
Urbandale: 52/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 21 points higher.
Wind
Urbandale: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Urbandale: 58/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
No gap.
Tornado
Urbandale: 76/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Urbandale is 64 points higher.
Hail
Urbandale: 100/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Urbandale: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.