Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 26575 26575, WV — Zone AE and 50475 50475, IA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 26575 26575, WV — Zone AE | 50475 50475, IA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 26575 26575, WV — Zone AE | 50475 50475, IA — Zone A |
| zip code | 26575 | 50475 |
| city | 26575 | 50475 |
| state | West Virginia | Iowa |
| state code | WV | 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 | 2,775 | 2,775 |
| base flood elevation | 16 ft | 14 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 |
| nearest water | Red River (0.1 miles) | retention pond (1.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 741 | 1,985 |
| population | 7,241 | 44,379 |
| median home value | 551,412 | 734,995 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $77,275 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $138,122 |
| 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 | 4246C228J | 4637C403J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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