Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 02462 02462, MA — Zone A and 79918 79918, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 02462 02462, MA — Zone A | 79918 79918, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 02462 02462, MA — Zone A | 79918 79918, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 02462 | 79918 |
| city | 02462 | 79918 |
| 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 | 1,364 | 1,364 |
| base flood elevation | 26 ft | 17 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 |
| nearest water | Lake Erie (4.6 miles) | Red River (2.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,623 | 1,141 |
| population | 76,181 | 4,863 |
| median home value | 175,619 | 233,397 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $181,352 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $129,714 |
| 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 | 7509C974J | 6137C572J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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