Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 39563 39563, MS — Zone A and 50116 50116, IA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 39563 39563, MS — Zone A | 50116 50116, IA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 39563 39563, MS — Zone A | 50116 50116, IA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 39563 | 50116 |
| city | 39563 | 50116 |
| state | Mississippi | Iowa |
| state code | MS | 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 | 1,634 | 1,634 |
| base flood elevation | 25 ft | 26 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 |
| nearest water | Galveston Bay (0.7 miles) | Rio Grande (2.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,722 | 1,450 |
| population | 4,578 | 36,398 |
| median home value | 794,256 | 211,077 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $125,865 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $131,729 |
| 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 | 2155C726J | 8029C973J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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