Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 01451 01451, MA — Zone A and 77859 77859, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 01451 01451, MA — Zone A | 77859 77859, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 01451 01451, MA — Zone A | 77859 77859, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 01451 | 77859 |
| city | 01451 | 77859 |
| state | Massachusetts | Texas |
| state code | MA | TX |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | High Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Required for federally-backed mortgages | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 1,272 | 1,272 |
| base flood elevation | 5 ft | 21 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | Arkansas River (2.5 miles) | Rio Grande (1.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 373 | 492 |
| population | 50,223 | 25,803 |
| median home value | 594,120 | 323,192 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $24,647 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $66,210 |
| mitigation tips | Elevate utilities above base flood elevation; install sump pumps with battery backup; consider flood-proofing ground floor; maintain flood insurance; create an emergency evacuation plan; store important documents above flood level. | Elevate utilities above base flood elevation; install sump pumps with battery backup; consider flood-proofing ground floor; maintain flood insurance; create an emergency evacuation plan; store important documents above flood level. |
| fema map id | 8688C240J | 4853C872J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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