Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 47362 47362, IN — Zone AE and 62820 62820, IL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 47362 47362, IN — Zone AE | 62820 62820, IL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 47362 47362, IN — Zone AE | 62820 62820, IL — Zone A |
| zip code | 47362 | 62820 |
| city | 47362 | 62820 |
| state | Indiana | Illinois |
| state code | IN | 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 | 2,122 | 2,122 |
| base flood elevation | 18 ft | 15 ft |
| historical floods | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2009 | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | Puget Sound (4.8 miles) | Atlantic Ocean (1.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,234 | 857 |
| population | 34,251 | 34,213 |
| median home value | 384,800 | 735,354 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $27,895 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $75,544 |
| 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 | 7484C802J | 6752C626J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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