Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 43522 43522, OH — Zone A and 50448 50448, IA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 43522 43522, OH — Zone A | 50448 50448, IA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 43522 43522, OH — Zone A | 50448 50448, IA — Zone A |
| zip code | 43522 | 50448 |
| city | 43522 | 50448 |
| state | Ohio | Iowa |
| state code | OH | IA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,346 | 1,346 |
| base flood elevation | 19 ft | 5 ft |
| historical floods | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | Pacific Ocean (1.5 miles) | Arkansas River (3.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 816 | 487 |
| population | 2,162 | 34,927 |
| median home value | 763,274 | 205,386 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $81,440 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $50,785 |
| 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 | 9825C502J | 5790C780J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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