Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 38834 38834, MS — Zone VE and 50038 50038, IA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 38834 38834, MS — Zone VE | 50038 50038, IA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 38834 38834, MS — Zone VE | 50038 50038, IA — Zone A |
| zip code | 38834 | 50038 |
| city | 38834 | 50038 |
| state | Mississippi | Iowa |
| state code | MS | IA |
| category | Very High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 2,905 | 2,905 |
| base flood elevation | 7 ft | 23 ft |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 |
| nearest water | Columbia River (1.4 miles) | Lake Huron (4.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,019 | 96 |
| population | 36,601 | 63,409 |
| median home value | 237,230 | 791,805 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $199,491 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $22,728 |
| mitigation tips | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. | 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 | 2499C192J | 2186C528J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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