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Des Moines, IA
Flood Risk Score: 19/100 · Rank #179 of 3,271 counties
Des Moines County in Iowa has a flood risk grade of A (Low risk), ranking #179 out of 3,271 U.S. counties for flood risk. The county has recorded 6 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $115,189 in payouts, with 14 federal disaster declarations. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
19
Risk Score
6
NFIP Claims
$115,189
Total Payouts
14
Disasters
$19,198
Avg Claim
6
Active Policies
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 19 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Claims Density
40%
0
Disaster Frequency
25%
30
Claim Severity
20%
0
Year-over-Year Trend
15%
75
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | A | 16 | 2 | 15 |
| Allamakee | A | 15 | 0 | 13 |
| Clinton | A | 15 | 1 | 13 |
| Johnson | A | 15 | 0 | 13 |
| Buchanan | A | 14 | 1 | 12 |
| Butler | A | 14 | 6 | 12 |