Statewide risk intelligence
Iowa home risk center
Today’s statewide home storm risk signal for IA is Moderate overall, blending hurricane, flood, and thunderstorm patterns.
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Overall risk signal
Moderate
Use this signal as a statewide benchmark and drill down into cities for localized exposure.
Historical Statewide hazard breakdown
Core baselines for Iowa
Flood exposure
Wind + roof
Tornado activity
Lightning
Live weather alerts
NWS advisories across Iowa
Special Weather Statement
Effective Thu 7:18 PM
Special Weather Statement issued February 26 at 1:18PM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sioux; Plymouth; Woodbury; Dixon; Dakota; Beadle; Gregory; Jerauld; Sanborn; Miner; Brule; Aurora; Davison; Hanson; McCook; Charles Mix; Douglas; Hutchinson; Turner; Lincoln; Bon Homme; Yankton; Clay; Union
Source: National Weather Service alerts feed.
City hotspots
Highest historical exposure across Iowa.
West Des Moines, IA
Overall elevated risk
Waukee, IA
Overall elevated risk
Polk City, IA
Overall elevated risk
Saylorville, IA
Overall elevated risk
Des Moines, IA
Overall elevated risk
Pleasant Hill, IA
Overall elevated risk
Carlisle, IA
Overall elevated risk
Norwalk, IA
Overall elevated risk
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State ranking pages
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RiskIQ network
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Wind speed and roof damage
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Storm surge vs flooding
Compare coastal surge risk with inland rainfall flooding exposure.