Disaster Risk by City in Iowa
Start with a place, then compare its hazards. This directory includes 6 cities across 6 FEMA area profiles.
Cities covered
6
FEMA areas
6
Source vintage
March 2023
FEMA hazard figures cover the counties shown. Cities in the same county share those figures; neighborhood and property conditions vary within the county.
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Cities in Iowa
Rank the directory by one FEMA hazard without leaving the state.
- 1
Iowa City
FEMA data: Johnson County
Relatively ModerateRelative score
93.2
- 2
Cedar Rapids
FEMA data: Linn County
Relatively ModerateRelative score
91.7
- 3
Des Moines
FEMA data: Polk County
Relatively ModerateRelative score
91.5
- 4
Sioux City
FEMA data: Woodbury County
Relatively ModerateRelative score
83.5
- 5
Davenport
FEMA data: Scott County
Relatively LowRelative score
82.1
- 6
Waterloo
FEMA data: Black Hawk County
Relatively LowRelative score
81.7
Source
Relative scores and ratings come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0. For a specific address, consult local hazard maps, property records, and insurance providers.