Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 48458 48458, MI — Zone AE and 72729 72729, AR — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 48458 48458, MI — Zone AE | 72729 72729, AR — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 48458 48458, MI — Zone AE | 72729 72729, AR — Zone AE |
| zip code | 48458 | 72729 |
| city | 48458 | 72729 |
| state | Michigan | Arkansas |
| state code | MI | AR |
| 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 | 2,578 | 2,578 |
| base flood elevation | 18 ft | 21 ft |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (2.2 miles) | Galveston Bay (1.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 344 | 1,947 |
| population | 77,790 | 77,723 |
| median home value | 329,292 | 538,929 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $125,552 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $145,197 |
| 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 | 6041C859J | 6901C801J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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