Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 42729 42729, KY — Zone AE and 60187 60187, IL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 42729 42729, KY — Zone AE | 60187 60187, IL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 42729 42729, KY — Zone AE | 60187 60187, IL — Zone A |
| zip code | 42729 | 60187 |
| city | 42729 | 60187 |
| state | Kentucky | Illinois |
| state code | KY | IL |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 1,792 | 1,792 |
| base flood elevation | 26 ft | 8 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 |
| nearest water | Mississippi River (4.7 miles) | Red River (4.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,396 | 722 |
| population | 60,676 | 503 |
| median home value | 521,747 | 220,000 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $36,480 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $159,976 |
| 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 | 2471C193J | 2765C523J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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