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Washington vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 2 points higher overall than Washington, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Washington: 44/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 2 points higher.
Flood
Washington: 71/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 2 points higher.
Wind
Washington: 17/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
Des Moines is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Washington: 40/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 18 points higher.
Tornado
Washington: 42/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Washington is 30 points higher.
Hail
Washington: 90/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 10 points higher.
Storm surge
Washington: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.