Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 19973 19973, DE — Zone VE and 79748 79748, TX — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 19973 19973, DE — Zone VE | 79748 79748, TX — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 19973 19973, DE — Zone VE | 79748 79748, TX — Zone VE |
| zip code | 19973 | 79748 |
| city | 19973 | 79748 |
| state | Delaware | Texas |
| state code | DE | TX |
| category | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required — highest risk coastal zone |
| avg annual premium | 4,108 | 4,107 |
| base flood elevation | 12 ft | 6 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 |
| nearest water | Columbia River (3.2 miles) | Lake Superior (1.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 95 | 944 |
| population | 25,082 | 54,185 |
| median home value | 564,717 | 582,589 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $158,082 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $51,386 |
| mitigation tips | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. |
| fema map id | 9431C909J | 5410C616J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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