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Des Moines, IA

Iowa

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Installation overview

About Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, IA is a U.S. military installation in Iowa.

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Location

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Quick Facts

Branch
Marine Corps
State
Iowa
Area hazard risk
Relatively Low

Public sources

This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.

Last verified: March 2026

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Family and Lifestyle

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Des Moines, IA

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (DES MOINES WSFO-JOHNSTON, IA US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Polk County.

Avg high
59.8°F
Avg low
40.7°F
Annual rainfall
36.16 in
Typical snowfall
38 in

Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireVery Low
TornadoRelatively High
FloodRelatively Low
Extreme heatVery Low

Climate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.

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Des Moines, IA FAQ

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Where is Des Moines, IA located?

Des Moines, IA is located in Iowa.

What city is closest to Des Moines, IA?

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What is it like to live near Des Moines, IA?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Des Moines, IA?

The surrounding Polk community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 59.8°F, average low near 40.7°F, about 36.16 inches of annual rainfall, about 38 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.