Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 01879 01879, MA — Zone AE and 45505 45505, OH — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 01879 01879, MA — Zone AE | 45505 45505, OH — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 01879 01879, MA — Zone AE | 45505 45505, OH — Zone AE |
| zip code | 01879 | 45505 |
| city | 01879 | 45505 |
| state | Massachusetts | Ohio |
| state code | MA | OH |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 1,161 | 1,161 |
| base flood elevation | 8 ft | 17 ft |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 |
| nearest water | Tennessee River (0.9 miles) | Arkansas River (1.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 89 | 1,654 |
| population | 26,683 | 6,698 |
| median home value | 273,453 | 136,709 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $197,815 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $110,821 |
| 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 | 7931C429J | 5838C836J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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