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Vashon vs Des Moines, WA

Des Moines currently scores 8 points higher overall than Vashon, with the largest gap in flood.

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Vashon

12/100

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Des Moines

20/100

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Hazard breakdown

Overall

Vashon: 12/100 · Des Moines: 20/100

Des Moines is 8 points higher.

Flood

Vashon: 0/100 · Des Moines: 74/100

Des Moines is 74 points higher.

Wind

Vashon: 7/100 · Des Moines: 7/100

No gap.

Lightning

Vashon: 1/100 · Des Moines: 2/100

Des Moines is 1 points higher.

Tornado

Vashon: 0/100 · Des Moines: 8/100

Des Moines is 8 points higher.

Hail

Vashon: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100

No gap.

Storm surge

Vashon: 0/100 · Des Moines: 0/100

No gap.