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Wellsburg vs Des Moines, IA
Des Moines currently scores 16 points higher overall than Wellsburg, with the largest gap in hail.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Wellsburg: 30/100 · Des Moines: 46/100
Des Moines is 16 points higher.
Flood
Wellsburg: 43/100 · Des Moines: 73/100
Des Moines is 30 points higher.
Wind
Wellsburg: 18/100 · Des Moines: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
Wellsburg: 29/100 · Des Moines: 58/100
Des Moines is 29 points higher.
Tornado
Wellsburg: 20/100 · Des Moines: 12/100
Wellsburg is 8 points higher.
Hail
Wellsburg: 40/100 · Des Moines: 100/100
Des Moines is 60 points higher.
Storm surge
Wellsburg: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100
No gap.