Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 37917 37917, TN — Zone A and 52038 52038, IA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 37917 37917, TN — Zone A | 52038 52038, IA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 37917 37917, TN — Zone A | 52038 52038, IA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 37917 | 52038 |
| city | 37917 | 52038 |
| state | Tennessee | Iowa |
| state code | TN | 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 | 1,478 | 1,478 |
| base flood elevation | 13 ft | 25 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 |
| nearest water | Tennessee River (0.4 miles) | local creek (4.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,953 | 1,435 |
| population | 27,178 | 35,534 |
| median home value | 463,999 | 683,649 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $121,036 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $177,577 |
| 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 | 8285C208J | 1512C442J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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