Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 47263 47263, IN — Zone A and 79035 79035, TX — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 47263 47263, IN — Zone A | 79035 79035, TX — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 47263 47263, IN — Zone A | 79035 79035, TX — Zone VE |
| zip code | 47263 | 79035 |
| city | 47263 | 79035 |
| state | Indiana | Texas |
| state code | IN | TX |
| category | High Risk | Very High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) |
| risk level | High Risk | Very High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action |
| insurance required | Required for federally-backed mortgages | Required — highest risk coastal zone |
| avg annual premium | 2,521 | 2,521 |
| base flood elevation | 6 ft | 27 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 |
| nearest water | Tampa Bay (2.4 miles) | retention pond (4.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 163 | 1,360 |
| population | 38,955 | 12,306 |
| median home value | 363,802 | 505,110 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $39,712 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $143,549 |
| 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. | 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. |
| fema map id | 7706C498J | 2568C633J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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