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Ames vs McAllen, TX
Ames currently scores 10 points higher overall than McAllen, 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 · McAllen: 42/100
Ames is 10 points higher.
Flood
Ames: 42/100 · McAllen: 0/100
Ames is 42 points higher.
Wind
Ames: 41/100 · McAllen: 36/100
Ames is 5 points higher.
Lightning
Ames: 80/100 · McAllen: 35/100
Ames is 45 points higher.
Tornado
Ames: 28/100 · McAllen: 28/100
No gap.
Hail
Ames: 66/100 · McAllen: 100/100
McAllen is 34 points higher.
Storm surge
Ames: 91/100 · McAllen: 0/100
Ames is 91 points higher.
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