City vs state
How does Des Moines compare with WA?
Des Moines is most above the WA reference in flood (36 points higher).
Use this page to compare city-level risk against the statewide reference for relocation and planning. The benchmark is p85-based state reference, not an arithmetic average. Missing coverage is unavailable, not zero risk.
Score comparison
Overall
Des Moines
18/100
WA
19/100
1 points below state reference.
Flood
Des Moines
74/100
WA
38/100
36 points above state reference.
Wind
Des Moines
7/100
WA
5/100
2 points above state reference.
Lightning
Des Moines
2/100
WA
2/100
At state reference.
Tornado
Des Moines
8/100
WA
8/100
At state reference.
Hail
Des Moines
0/100
WA
3/100
3 points below state reference.
Storm surge
Des Moines
Unavailable
WA
Unavailable
City score and state reference unavailable; no comparison.
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