Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 04250 04250, ME — Zone AE and 49873 49873, MI — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 04250 04250, ME — Zone AE | 49873 49873, MI — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 04250 04250, ME — Zone AE | 49873 49873, MI — Zone AE |
| zip code | 04250 | 49873 |
| city | 04250 | 49873 |
| state | Maine | Michigan |
| state code | ME | MI |
| 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 | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| base flood elevation | 18 ft | 26 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | Potomac River (4.9 miles) | Galveston Bay (3.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,547 | 749 |
| population | 79,993 | 76,750 |
| median home value | 372,004 | 799,815 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $184,372 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $195,204 |
| 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 | 4911C824J | 4637C393J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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