Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 28278 28278, NC — Zone A and 61448 61448, IL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 28278 28278, NC — Zone A | 61448 61448, IL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 28278 28278, NC — Zone A | 61448 61448, IL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 28278 | 61448 |
| city | 28278 | 61448 |
| state | North Carolina | Illinois |
| state code | NC | IL |
| 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 | 1,990 | 1,990 |
| base flood elevation | 9 ft | 23 ft |
| historical floods | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 |
| nearest water | local stream (4.1 miles) | Lake Ontario (0.5 miles) |
| elevation ft | 749 | 1,438 |
| population | 6,650 | 30,203 |
| median home value | 141,143 | 235,957 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $42,639 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $12,069 |
| 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 | 4503C439J | 8424C484J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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