Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 19730 19730, DE — Zone AE and 33122 33122, FL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 19730 19730, DE — Zone AE | 33122 33122, FL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 19730 19730, DE — Zone AE | 33122 33122, FL — Zone A |
| zip code | 19730 | 33122 |
| city | 19730 | 33122 |
| state | Delaware | Florida |
| state code | DE | FL |
| 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 | 1,969 | 1,969 |
| base flood elevation | 8 ft | 10 ft |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | James River (0.6 miles) | Lake Michigan (2.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 67 | 60 |
| population | 11,285 | 59,693 |
| median home value | 549,097 | 271,401 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $48,197 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $145,656 |
| 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 | 6583C649J | 8832C467J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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