Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 04671 04671, ME — Zone AE and 50472 50472, IA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 04671 04671, ME — Zone AE | 50472 50472, IA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 04671 04671, ME — Zone AE | 50472 50472, IA — Zone A |
| zip code | 04671 | 50472 |
| city | 04671 | 50472 |
| state | Maine | Iowa |
| state code | ME | IA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 1,519 | 1,519 |
| base flood elevation | 10 ft | 8 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | Pacific Ocean (1.4 miles) | Merrimack River (2.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,754 | 1,234 |
| population | 74,902 | 6,186 |
| median home value | 578,561 | 151,925 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $13,949 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $44,654 |
| 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 | 4087C548J | 2171C306J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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