Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 27601 Raleigh, NC — Zone A and 52321 52321, IA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 27601 Raleigh, NC — Zone A | 52321 52321, IA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 27601 Raleigh, NC — Zone A | 52321 52321, IA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 27601 | 52321 |
| city | Raleigh | 52321 |
| state | North Carolina | Iowa |
| state code | NC | IA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,959 | 1,959 |
| base flood elevation | 20 ft | 13 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 |
| nearest water | local stream (2.1 miles) | Savannah River (3.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 217 | 228 |
| population | 52,902 | 40,821 |
| median home value | 409,766 | 605,476 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $197,949 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $157,183 |
| 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 | 1667C382J | 6293C964J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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