Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 50046 50046, IA — Zone AE and 96133 96133, CA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 50046 50046, IA — Zone AE | 96133 96133, CA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 50046 50046, IA — Zone AE | 96133 96133, CA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 50046 | 96133 |
| city | 50046 | 96133 |
| state | Iowa | California |
| state code | IA | CA |
| 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 | 1,729 | 1,729 |
| base flood elevation | 26 ft | 7 ft |
| historical floods | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | Missouri River (1.0 miles) | Columbia River (3.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 223 | 839 |
| population | 78,432 | 41,362 |
| median home value | 399,830 | 284,724 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $88,604 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $140,897 |
| 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 | 7755C297J | 6264C115J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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