Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 39736 39736, MS — Zone A and 50150 50150, IA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 39736 39736, MS — Zone A | 50150 50150, IA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 39736 39736, MS — Zone A | 50150 50150, IA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 39736 | 50150 |
| city | 39736 | 50150 |
| 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 | 2,029 | 2,029 |
| base flood elevation | 25 ft | 22 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 |
| nearest water | Atlantic Ocean (2.3 miles) | James River (3.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,612 | 1,513 |
| population | 1,972 | 43,048 |
| median home value | 520,879 | 139,550 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $144,655 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $80,865 |
| 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 | 1799C146J | 7248C490J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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