Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 28645 28645, NC — Zone AE and 54979 54979, WI — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 28645 28645, NC — Zone AE | 54979 54979, WI — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 28645 28645, NC — Zone AE | 54979 54979, WI — Zone AE |
| zip code | 28645 | 54979 |
| city | 28645 | 54979 |
| state | North Carolina | Wisconsin |
| state code | NC | WI |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 1,945 | 1,945 |
| base flood elevation | 17 ft | 22 ft |
| historical floods | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 |
| nearest water | Colorado River (4.2 miles) | Tampa Bay (0.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 456 | 1,220 |
| population | 42,995 | 42,622 |
| median home value | 531,777 | 739,704 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $69,159 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $62,025 |
| 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 | 6531C859J | 7267C481J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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