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City vs city
Urbandale vs Iowa City, IA
Urbandale currently scores 4 points higher overall than Iowa City, 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 · Iowa City: 47/100
Urbandale is 4 points higher.
Flood
Urbandale: 52/100 · Iowa City: 64/100
Iowa City is 12 points higher.
Wind
Urbandale: 18/100 · Iowa City: 17/100
Urbandale is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Urbandale: 58/100 · Iowa City: 47/100
Urbandale is 11 points higher.
Tornado
Urbandale: 76/100 · Iowa City: 40/100
Urbandale is 36 points higher.
Hail
Urbandale: 100/100 · Iowa City: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Urbandale: 0/100 · Iowa City: 0/100
No gap.