Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 02871 02871, RI — Zone A and 50602 50602, IA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 02871 02871, RI — Zone A | 50602 50602, IA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 02871 02871, RI — Zone A | 50602 50602, IA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 02871 | 50602 |
| city | 02871 | 50602 |
| state | Rhode Island | Iowa |
| state code | RI | IA |
| 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 | 1,009 | 1,009 |
| base flood elevation | 17 ft | 12 ft |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 |
| nearest water | Red River (2.1 miles) | Long Island Sound (2.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 846 | 355 |
| population | 23,820 | 29,517 |
| median home value | 274,581 | 765,521 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $96,766 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $169,411 |
| 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 | 1890C914J | 5497C875J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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