Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 48073 48073, MI — Zone AE and 48449 48449, MI — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 48073 48073, MI — Zone AE | 48449 48449, MI — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 48073 48073, MI — Zone AE | 48449 48449, MI — Zone AE |
| zip code | 48073 | 48449 |
| city | 48073 | 48449 |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| state code | MI | MI |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 2,728 | 2,728 |
| base flood elevation | 17 ft | 26 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Connecticut River (3.9 miles) | drainage canal (0.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,709 | 311 |
| population | 14,316 | 37,836 |
| median home value | 162,306 | 612,736 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $37,180 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $93,064 |
| 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 | 4781C684J | 9096C438J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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