City vs city

West Union vs Des Moines, IA

Des Moines currently scores 20 points higher overall than West Union, with the largest gap in hail.

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

West Union

26/100

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Des Moines

46/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

West Union: 26/100 · Des Moines: 46/100

Des Moines is 20 points higher.

Flood

West Union: 43/100 · Des Moines: 73/100

Des Moines is 30 points higher.

Wind

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

Des Moines is 1 points higher.

Lightning

West Union: 18/100 · Des Moines: 58/100

Des Moines is 40 points higher.

Tornado

West Union: 16/100 · Des Moines: 12/100

West Union is 4 points higher.

Hail

West Union: 27/100 · Des Moines: 100/100

Des Moines is 73 points higher.

Storm surge

West Union: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100

No gap.