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Ames vs Austin, TX
Ames currently scores 5 points higher overall than Austin, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Ames: 52/100 · Austin: 47/100
Ames is 5 points higher.
Flood
Ames: 42/100 · Austin: 28/100
Ames is 14 points higher.
Wind
Ames: 41/100 · Austin: 16/100
Ames is 25 points higher.
Lightning
Ames: 80/100 · Austin: 40/100
Ames is 40 points higher.
Tornado
Ames: 27/100 · Austin: 50/100
Austin is 23 points higher.
Hail
Ames: 65/100 · Austin: 100/100
Austin is 35 points higher.
Storm surge
Ames: 91/100 · Austin: 0/100
Ames is 91 points higher.
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