City vs city

West Branch vs Des Moines, IA

Des Moines currently scores 9 points higher overall than West Branch, with the largest gap in hail.

Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.

West Branch

37/100

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Des Moines

46/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

West Branch: 37/100 · Des Moines: 46/100

Des Moines is 9 points higher.

Flood

West Branch: 52/100 · Des Moines: 73/100

Des Moines is 21 points higher.

Wind

West Branch: 17/100 · Des Moines: 18/100

Des Moines is 1 points higher.

Lightning

West Branch: 47/100 · Des Moines: 58/100

Des Moines is 11 points higher.

Tornado

West Branch: 32/100 · Des Moines: 12/100

West Branch is 20 points higher.

Hail

West Branch: 50/100 · Des Moines: 100/100

Des Moines is 50 points higher.

Storm surge

West Branch: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100

No gap.