Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 49453 49453, MI — Zone A and 50073 50073, IA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 49453 49453, MI — Zone A | 50073 50073, IA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 49453 49453, MI — Zone A | 50073 50073, IA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 49453 | 50073 |
| city | 49453 | 50073 |
| state | Michigan | Iowa |
| state code | MI | IA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| base flood elevation | 5 ft | 18 ft |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2019 |
| nearest water | local stream (1.0 miles) | local creek (3.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 785 | 814 |
| population | 38,855 | 40,729 |
| median home value | 392,385 | 757,290 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $163,439 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $157,875 |
| 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 | 6288C858J | 3157C483J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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