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City vs city
Des Moines vs Seattle, WA
Des Moines currently scores 2 points higher overall than Seattle, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Des Moines: 20/100 · Seattle: 18/100
Des Moines is 2 points higher.
Flood
Des Moines: 74/100 · Seattle: 30/100
Des Moines is 44 points higher.
Wind
Des Moines: 7/100 · Seattle: 7/100
No gap.
Lightning
Des Moines: 2/100 · Seattle: 1/100
Des Moines is 1 points higher.
Tornado
Des Moines: 8/100 · Seattle: 0/100
Des Moines is 8 points higher.
Hail
Des Moines: 0/100 · Seattle: 0/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Des Moines: 0/100 · Seattle: 0/100
No gap.