Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 50230 50230, IA — Zone AE and 71971 71971, AR — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 50230 50230, IA — Zone AE | 71971 71971, AR — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 50230 50230, IA — Zone AE | 71971 71971, AR — Zone AE |
| zip code | 50230 | 71971 |
| city | 50230 | 71971 |
| state | Iowa | Arkansas |
| state code | IA | 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 | 3,156 | 3,156 |
| base flood elevation | 28 ft | 19 ft |
| historical floods | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 |
| nearest water | Chesapeake Bay (0.5 miles) | Hudson River (2.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,218 | 425 |
| population | 27,282 | 30,716 |
| median home value | 528,328 | 347,620 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $137,721 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $101,036 |
| 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 | 5993C261J | 6863C958J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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