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City vs city
Des Plaines vs Chicago, IL
Des Plaines currently scores 1 points higher overall than Chicago, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Des Plaines: 41/100 · Chicago: 40/100
Des Plaines is 1 points higher.
Flood
Des Plaines: 37/100 · Chicago: 44/100
Chicago is 7 points higher.
Wind
Des Plaines: 16/100 · Chicago: 16/100
No gap.
Lightning
Des Plaines: 44/100 · Chicago: 35/100
Des Plaines is 9 points higher.
Tornado
Des Plaines: 40/100 · Chicago: 28/100
Des Plaines is 12 points higher.
Hail
Des Plaines: 100/100 · Chicago: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Des Plaines: 0/100 · Chicago: 0/100
No gap.