Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 51467 51467, IA — Zone AE and 52079 52079, IA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 51467 51467, IA — Zone AE | 52079 52079, IA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 51467 51467, IA — Zone AE | 52079 52079, IA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 51467 | 52079 |
| city | 51467 | 52079 |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| state code | IA | IA |
| 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 | 3,497 | 3,497 |
| base flood elevation | 17 ft | 6 ft |
| historical floods | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 |
| nearest water | Long Island Sound (4.3 miles) | Tennessee River (1.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,216 | 213 |
| population | 57,942 | 51,032 |
| median home value | 158,997 | 701,452 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $133,491 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $173,685 |
| 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 | 9097C776J | 7410C975J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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